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This page is a dedicated self brief resource for EMs.  

For information on a particular hazard, just click on the appropriate tab above.

     
 
Small Craft Advisory
Hazardous Weather Outlook
 

 

The general briefing slide is an overview of the weather threats with resources for additional information.  For high-impact events, more detailed information will be provided via traditional decision support services.

Click here for Watch, Warning, and Advisory Criteria

 

Click Here for NWS Gray Geographic Area Naming Convection Maps!

 

Complete Coastal Flood Page from the NWS Gray, ME Office

 
Inundation Scenario Tools

   Link to SLR Viewer

Sea Level Rise Viewer

View sea level rise and potential coastal flooding impact areas via an interactive interface for any location along the Continental U.S. Coastline. 

Coastal Flood Exposure Map

Community discussion planner about hazards and impact maps or your local area.

Sea Level Trend

Local sea level trends measured by tide measurement gauges.

NOS Inundation Dashboard

Contains forecasted water levels in addition to historical inundation data at specific tide gauges. 

 

Forecasted Flood Level Guidance

ETSS Storm Surge Model

This product is experimental total water level model guidance for tide gauges.  Water level guidance is for extra-tropical storms.

PETSS Storm Surge Model

This product is experimental total water level probabilistic model guidance for tide gauges.  Water level guidance is for extra-tropical storms.

ESTOFS Storm Surge Model

This product is experimental total water level model guidance for tide gauges. Water level guidance is for extra-tropical storms. 

Stevens Flood Advisory System

This product is experimental total water level probabilistic model guidance for tide gauges.

National Ocean Service & USGS Resources

NOS Tides & Currents

Homepage to numerous coastal water level resources.

NOS Sea Level & Coastal Flooding Information

Homepage to national source for coastal inundation data and sea level trends.

The State of High Tide Flooding

Interface that displays "sunny day" flood occurrence along the U.S. coastline.  Tool also displays potential future high tide flood days in the future. 

NOS High Tide Flooding Bulletins & Reports

NOAA seasonal high tide bulletins show when regions around the nation may experience higher than normal tides.  

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal

Interactive portal to coastal change science and data for our Nation's coasts. 

USGS Total Water Level & Coastal Change Forecast Viewer

Tool displays total water level forecasts and coastal change predictions along the U.S. coastline using local beach characteristics. This tool graphically displays dune erosion/overtopping potential.

 

FEMA Coastal Flood Resources

FEMA Flood Maps

FEMA flood map service is the official public source for flood hazard information produced in support of the National Flood Insurance Program.

FEMA Coastal Flood Risk

FEMA homepage for coastal flooding resources.  Includes risk mapping, mitigation planning and flood insurance studies.

NH Drought Monitor

New Hampshire Drought Monitor

Map displays the USDA Drought Monitor for the state of New Hampshire.  Drought monitor is updated weekly every Thursday.

Maine Drought Monitor

Maine Drought Monitor

Map Displays the USDA Monitor for the state of Maine.  Drought monitor is updated weekly every Thursday

New Hampshire Drought.gov Monitor

NOAA / NIDIS drought focused page for the state of Maine

Maine Drought.gov Monitor

NOAA / NIDIS drought focused page for the state of Maine.

Drought Outlook

Drought Outlook

U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook displays the probability of drought development or improvement.  Outlook is updated monthly at the beginning of each month.

Evaporative Demand Drought Index

Evaporative Demand Drought Index

The EDDI maps display atmospheric evaporative demand anomalies across a timescale of interest relative to its climatology to indicate the spatial extent and severity of drought.

USGS New Hampshire Water Conditions Map

Map displays USGS river gauge water flow compared to normal for the current time of year. 

USGS Maine Water Conditions Map

Map displays USGS river gauge water flow compared to normal for the current time of year. 

 

Moisture Anomaly

Total Soil Moisture Anomaly

Map displays the total soil moisture anomaly for the past week and/or month.

NRCC Precipitation Anomaly

Northeast Regional Climate Center Precipitation Anomaly

Numerous maps that display monthly precipitation anomalies across the northeast.  

Precipitation Anomalies

NWS Precipitation Departure from Normal

Map displays quantitative precipitation estimates that can be displayed in monthly or weekly displays.  

CPC

Climate Prediction Center Long Range Outlooks

Maps display weekly and monthly precipitation outlooks.

Drought Information Statement

Local Drought Information Statement

Text based information product issued bi-weekly during active drought periods.

Northeast Regional Climate Center

Northeast DEWS Dashboard

Drought site run by the Northeast Regional Climate Center.

Complete Fire Weather Page from the NWS Gray, ME Office

 

Red Flag Event Criteria

1)  Forest fuel conditions dry enough to support dangerous fire behavior. This shall be coordinated with the New Hampshire Forest Protection Bureau, and the Maine Forest Service.
2)  Weather conditions which could result in dangerous fire behavior. Generally, this is caused by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Red Flag Warning Criteria

Note: Both forest fuels and weather conditions must be expected to issue a Red Flag Warning.

 

Request a Spot Weather

Request Spot Weather

Submit a SPOT weather request for prescribed or wildfires.  

Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for New Hampshire and Maine

Max Wind Gusts Today

Today's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays today's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Wind Gusts Tonight

Tonight's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays today's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Wind Gusts Tomorrow

Tomorrow's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays tomorrow's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Wind Gusts Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow Night's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays tomorrow's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

24-hour Day 1 Minimum Relative Humidity

Day 1 Min RH

Map displays 24 hour minimum relative humidity values for Day 1.

Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

24 Hour Day 2 Minimum Relative Humidity
 

Day 2 Min RH

Map displays 24 hour minimum relative humidity values for Day 2.

Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.


 

Storm Prediction Center Fire Outlook Day 1
Day 1 Fire Weather Discussion

Day 1 Outlook

The Day 1 Outlook covers the 24-hour period from 12Z on the morning of product issuance to 12Z the following morning, with the update covering the 19-hour period from 17Z at issuance to 12Z the following morning.

Storm Prediction Center Fire Outlook Day 2Day 2 Fire Weather Discussion

Day 2 Outlook

The Day 2 Outlook covers the following 24-hour period after Day 1 out to 48 hours. The Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook is scheduled for issuance at 10Z and is updated at 20Z.

Storm Prediction Center Fire Outlook Days 3-8Day 3-8 Fire Wx Discussion

Day 3-8 Outlook

The Day 3-8 Outlook covers the period of 48 to 192 hours from 12Z on the morning of product issuance. The Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook is scheduled for issuance at 22Z.

Short Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF) Products
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Short-Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF)

Short-Range Ensemble Forecast  is produced by postprocessing the 21 members NCEP SREF plus the operational WRF-NAM for a total of 22 members. Special emphasis is placed on high-impact, mesoscale guidance including fire weather.

Weather Hazards MapHazards Assessment

Weather Hazards

Map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 states. Map automatically refreshes every five minutes.

Loop of sea-level pressures and fronts through day 7

Surface Analysis

The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of  highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.
 

NWPS Link

River Forecast Points

Map displays river points in Maine and New Hampshire.  Just click on the point where you want a forecast.

Map is updated every time a new observation or forecast is generated.

NEFRC Daily Briefing Slide

Significant Flood Outlook

Significant River Flood Outlook

This Flood Outlook is intended to provide a general outlook for significant river flooding. It is not intended to depict all areas of minor flooding or small-scale events such as localized flooding and/or flash flooding.

       
Probabilistic River Forecasts

Ensemble River Forecasts

The objective of this information is to provide short lead-time (<7 days) ensemble river forecasts using forcing fields provided by various meteorological ensemble systems.   

 

This is guidance information and not official river forecast levels!

24hr Forecasted QPF
 

24Hr QPF Forecast

Map displays 24hr forecasted precipitation amounts.

 

48HR QPF Forecast

Map displays 48hr forecasted precipitation amounts.

 

72Hr QPF Forecast

Map displays72hr forecasted precipitation amounts.

     

 

5 day WPC Outlook

Weather Prediction Center 5-Day Outlook

Long range precipitation outlook over the next 5 days provided by the Weather Prediction Center. 

Weather Prediction Center 7-Day Outlook

Long range precipitation outlook over the next 7 days provided by the Weather Prediction Center. 

WPC Excessive Rainfall Outlook

Weather Prediction Center Excessive Rainfall Outlook Day 1

Flash flood threat products from WPC 

Excessive Rainfall Outlook Day 2

 

Excessive Rainfall Outlook Day 3

       
Flash Flood Guidance

Flash Flood Guidance

Flash Flood Guidance is an estimate of the amount of rainfall required over a given area during a given duration to cause small streams to flood issued by Northeast River Forecast Center.

 

Departure From Normal

Precipitation / Departure

The precipitation totals used in these graphics and the accompanying text products are from the 6-hourly county mean areal precipitation calculated for use in the NERFC's Community Hydrologic Prediction System.

Precipitation/Departure Graphics

       
Hazards

Weather Hazards

Map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 states. Map automatically refreshes every five minutes.

Observed Precipitation

Observed Precipitation

Northeast River Forecast Center
Rain Gauge Totals.

Observed Precipitation Page

One Week Archive of Daily Precipitation Graphics

CoCoRaHs 

NWS AHPS QPE Analysis 

     

 

Historical Streamflow

Historical Streamflow

Map of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year.

Snow Analyses

National Snow Analyses

Includes data on snow water equivalent, snow depth and more. The data can be view for a day or animated for a two week period or a seaon.

CONUS & Northeast

NERFC: Observed Snow Maps

Maine Cooperative Snow Survey

Day1 Max Apparent T

24 Hour Maximum Heat Index

Map displays the 24 Hour maximum heat index. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Heat Index Day 2

Day 2 Maximum Heat Index

Map displays the Day 2 maximum heat index. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid

       
Day 3 Maximum Heat Index

Day 3 Maximum Heat Index

Map displays the Day 3 maximum heat index. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Day 1 Max Temperature

Day 1 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for Day 1. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

       
High Temperature Day 2

Day 2 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for Day 2. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Day 3 Maximum Temperture

Day 3 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for Day 3. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

       
Long Term Heat Index Forecast

WPC Day 4-7 Heat Index Guidance

Maps display long term heat index value forecasts from the NWS Weather Prediction Center. 

Heat Outlook Graphics

CPC Week 2 Extreme Temperature

Dynamic graphics that provide daily probabilities of reaching certain extreme temperatures in the day 8-14 forecast period.

       
Week 2 Heat Risk

Climate Prediction Center Week 2 Heat Hazards

Risk of Hazardous Temperatures during the week 2 forecast. 

Digital Weather Heat Index Forecast

Digital Heat Index Forecast Maps

Interactive map which displays the hour-by-hour heat index forecast for the entire forecast region. 

       
Wet Bulb Global Temp

Wet Bulb Global Temperature Day 1

WBGT is a composite parameter that estimates the effect of temperature, humidity, wind chill, and solar radiation on humans.  If you work or exercise in direct sunlight, WBGT is an effective means of assessing heat stress to persons involved in outdoor physical activity.

Wet Bulb Global Temperature

Wet Bulb Global Temperature Day 2

WBGT is a composite parameter that estimates the effect of temperature, humidity, wind chill, and solar radiation on humans.  If you work or exercise in direct sunlight, WBGT is an effective means of assessing heat stress to persons involved in outdoor physical activity.

       
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

Web Bulb Globe Temperature

WBGT is a composite parameter that estimates the effect of temperature, humidity, wind chill, and solar radiation on humans.  If you work or exercise in direct sunlight, WBGT is an effective means of assessing heat stress to persons involved in outdoor physical activity.

Dynamic website of heat safety information

NIHHIS Heat

National Integrated Heat Health Information System dynamic website that displays current heat headlines, forecasts, future climate projections and additional heat tools. 

       
Heat Risk

Heat Risk Digital Maps

The NWS HeatRisk is an experimental color-numeric-based index that provides a forecast risk of heat-related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period.

Heat Risk Today

Heat Risk Local Graphics

Forecasts:

Today

Tomorrow

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

3 Day Max Wave Height for Southern Maine and New Hampshire

3 Day Max Wave Height for southern Maine and New Hampshire

Map displays 3-Day Maximum Wave Height. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

Observed Precipitation

Maximum Wave Height for Northeast

Map displays 3-Day Maximum Wave Height for the entire Northeast United States. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

       
Observed Precipitation

Maximum Wind Gust

Map displays 3-Day Maximum Wind Gust for southern Maine and New Hampshire. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

   
MaxSwell Today

Maximum Swells Today

Map displays today's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

Minimum Visibility Today

Minimum Visibility Today

Map displays minimum visibility today. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

MaxSwell Tonight

Maximum Swells Tonight

Map displays tonight's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

Minimum Visibility Tonight

Minimum Visibility Tonight

Map displays minimum visibility tonight. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

MaxSwell Tomorrow

Maximum Swells Tomorrow

Map displays tomorrow's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

Minimum Visibility Tomorrow

Minimum Visibility Tomorrow

Map displays minimum visibility tomorrow. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

 

MaxSwell Tomorrow Night

Maximum Swells Tomorrow Night

Map displays tomorrow night's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

Minimum Visibility Tomorrow Night

Minimum Visibility Tomorrow Night

Map displays minimum visibility tomorrow night. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.

 

       

Local Winter/Spring Flood Outlook Product (ESF)

 

River Forecast Points

Map displays river points in Maine and New Hampshire.  Just click on the point where you want a forecast.

Map is updated every time a new observation or forecast is generated.
Estimated Ice Thickness

Latest Estimated River Ice thickness

Current estimated river ice thickness from Northeast River Forecast Center

SST

Sea Surface Temperature

Observed SST from satellite and buoy observations.

 

Storm Total Ice Forecast

72 hour Thawing degree hours

Shows next 72 hours of Total Thawing degree hours. 

Max T

Day 1 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new forecast.

Min Temp Day 1

Minimum Temperature Day 1

Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the first day of the forecast period.

Max T

Day 2 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new forecast.

 

Min Temp Day 2

Minimum Temperature Day 2

Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the second day of the forecast.

24 Hour Precipitation

24 Hour Total Precipitation Forecast

Shows forecasted precipitation for the first day of the forecast.

72 Hour QPF

3 Day Total Precipitation Forecast

Shows forecasted precipitation for the first three days of the forecast.

Snowpack temperature

Snowpack Temperature

Snowpack Temperature analysis informs you how close the snowpack is to the freezing point.  Once the snowpack approaches freezing (red) it is melting.

Snow Density 

Snow Density

Snow density analysis informs you how dense the snow is and can be used to help determine how "ripe" the snowpack is to melt.  Typically > 40 is a "ripe" snowpack. 

 

Snow Depth

Current Snow Depth

Shows current analysis of the snow depth in inches.

Snow Water equivalent

Snow Water Equivalent

Snow Water Equivalent analysis in inches of water.  How many inches of water our stored in the snowpack.

RFC Snow

Northeast River Forecast Center Snow 

 Observed Snow Maps

 

Maine Cooperative Snow Survey

Maine Cooperative Snow Survey

Manual survey measurements taken by numerous agencies across the state.  Maps are updated monthly from January through February and weekly March through April.  

CPC 6 to 10 Day Outlook

Precipitation and Temperature probabilities compared to normal.

CPC 8 to 14 Day Outlook

Precipitation and Temperature probabilities compared to normal.

Radar Gray ME

Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar

Gray | Boston | Burlington | Albany

Northeast Sector
Nationwide

 

Storm Prediction Center

Storm Prediction Center Overview Graphic / Map

Radar of the contiguous United States with Storm Prediction Center (SPC) products - Day 1.

SPC & its Products

Convection Outlooks 

Convective outlook  for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.

Day 1 Outlook
Day 2 Outlook
Day 3 Outlook
Days 4-8 Outlook

GYX Specific Outlook Graphics

Current Watches

About Severe Weather Watches

Current Watches

Graphic showing any severe thunderstorm and tornado watches which are in effect over the contiguous United States.

Severe & Tornado Watches

 

Latest Surface AnalysisNational Forecast Maps

Surface Analysis

The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of  highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.

Regional Observations
Rainfall Reports

Mesoscale Discussions

Mesoscale Discussions

Describe what is currently happening, what is expected in the next few hours, the meteorological reasoning for the forecast, and when / where SPC plans to issue the watch.

Current Mesoscale Discussions

LSR Plotter

These reports are preliminary and are plotted and listed "as is" from NWS Local Storm Reports usually sent in realtime.

 

Storm Reports

These reports are preliminary and are plotted and listed "as is" from NWS Local Storm Reports usually sent in realtime.

Gray's Preliminary Local Storm Reports

Upper Air Map

Forecast Tools

Including upper air mapsupper air soundingsmesoanalysis graphics, Short-Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF), Storm-Scale Ensemble of Opportunity (SSEO) and Compmap.

SPC Mesoscale Sectors
 

Mesoscale Analysis

Nine fixed regional sectors and a national sector provide hourly gridded mesoanalysis graphics across the CONUS.

Northeast Sector

Upper Air Sounding Map

Upper Air Soundings

Skew-T charts for all observed soundings across the United States. An archive of seven days of data is available.

Observed Soundings

   

NOAA's Atlantic Basin Hurricane Outlook

   

Gray Maine Tropical Page

Gray Maine Tropical Page

Contains virtually all relevant information on tropical storms that may affect southern Maine and New Hampshire.

Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion

NHC Data in GIS Formats

Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook
 

Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook

Highlights the location of areas of disturbed weather and shows the 48 hour probabilistic genesis potential.

Number of Tropical Cyclones per 100 Years

Tropical Cyclone Climatology

The official hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) is from June 1st to November 30th.

Tropical Weatherclone Names

 Tropical Atlantic Infrared Satellite

Tropical Atlantic Satellite Imagery

 

NHC Aircraft Reconnaissance Plans & Data

Storm Surge

Storm Surge Products

Storm Surge

Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. The size of a storm surge for a particular location depends on a number of factors. Storm surge is very sensitive to the shape of the coast, and to changes in storm track, intensity, forward speed, and size. Tidal height at the time of maximum storm surge is an important factor.

National Data Buoy Center
 

National Data Buoy Center

NDBC provides hourly observations from a network of about 90 buoys and 60 Coastal Marine Automated Network stations. All stations measure wind (speed/direction/gust) and barometric pressure and air temperature.

Category

Winds
mph
Depression <39
T. Storm 39-73
Hurricane 1 74-95
Hurricane 2 96-110
Hurricane 3 111-129
Hurricane 4 130-156
Hurricane 5 > 156

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

 

Category 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed.

   
Max Wind Gusts Today

Today's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays today's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Wind Gusts Tonight

Tonight's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays today's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

       
Max Wind Gusts Tomorrow

Tomorrow's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays tomorrow's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Max Wind Gusts Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow Night's Maximum Wind Gusts

Map displays tomorrow's maximum wind gusts as measure in mph. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

       

Complete Winter Weather Page from the National Weather Service office in Gray, ME

 

GYX Storm Total Snow

Storm Total Snow and Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts

Shows current Snow forecast and probabilities. The time is variable as it pertains to each specific storm.

Storm Total Ice Forecast

Storm Total Ice Forecast

Shows current Storm Total Snow forecast. The time is variable as it pertains to each specific storm.

Cumulative Snowfall

Cumulative Snowfall

Shows forecasted snowfall accumulations on a cumulative timescale over 72 hours. 

Precipitation Type

Weather Type Forecasts

Displays forecasted precipitation types over the next 72 hours. 
QPF 24 hr

24 Hour Total Precipitation Forecast

Shows forecasted precipitation for the first day of the forecast.

72 Hr QPF

3 Day Total Precipitation Forecast

Shows forecasted precipitation for the first three days of the forecast.

Max T

Day 1 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

Min Temp Day 1

Minimum Temperature Day 1

Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the first day of the forecast.

Max T Day2

Day 2 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Gray produces a new grid.

 

Min Temp Day 2

Minimum Temperature Day 2

Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the second day of the forecast.

Latest IR SatelliteImage

Day 1 Minimum Wind Chill Temperature

Shows forecasted minimum wind chill temperatures for the first day of the forecast period.

Day 2 Minimum Wind Chill Temperature

Snows forecasted minimum wind chill temperatures for the second day of the forecast period. 

Snow Depth

National Snow Analyses

Includes data on snow water equivalent, snow depth and more. The data can be view for a day or animated for a two week period or a season.

CONUS & New England

NERFC: Observed Snow Maps

Maine Cooperative Snow Survey

Latest Snowfall Graphic

Snowfall Reports

These resources can be used for snow and ice observations.

Latest Snowfall Report Text Listing

Winter Archive Storms

Snowfall Analysis Site

- Local Storm Report Map