If The Power Goes Out, Stay Updated With These Restoration Maps

Hang in there Maine, we will get through this!

It is about to be a wild day here in the State of Maine. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit us throughout the day, with the evening hours in particular, being the hardest hitting.

With these conditions, it is inevitable that many people either already have, or will lose power, especially if those lines get bogged down with snow. The stupid wind doesn't help either!

Here is how the weather forecast breaks down:

A high wind warning is in effect from 7pm this evening, to 6am Thursday morning

What?

South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

Where?

Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington,
Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

When?

From 7pm this evening to 6am Thursday.

Impacts?

Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

Widespread power outages are expected.

Travel will be difficult,

Today-An icy mix to start, transitioning to rain, winds gusting to 45 mph. Highs in the 50's

Tonight-Rain, heavy at times, winds gusting up to 65 mph. Lows in the 40's

Thursday-Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40's

You can keep up to date on what your situation is regarding your electricity, by taking an up-to-minute look at the outage and restoration maps from both Versant and Central Maine Power.

Versant Outage Map

Central Maine Power Outage Map

If it does happen, stay calm, save, and let those hard-working folks get out there and do their job, and fingers crossed, the lights will be on, and Netflix l be streaming in no time!