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	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.

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Complete Coastal Flood Page from the NWS Gray, ME Office

Inundation Scenario Tools

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.

	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 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 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 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.
	Total Soil Moisture Anomaly Map displays the total soil moisture anomaly for the past week and/or month.		Northeast Regional Climate Center Precipitation Anomaly Numerous maps that display monthly precipitation anomalies across the northeast.
	NWS Precipitation Departure from Normal Map displays quantitative precipitation estimates that can be displayed in monthly or weekly displays.		Climate Prediction Center Long Range Outlooks Maps display weekly and monthly precipitation outlooks.
	Local Drought Information Statement Text based information product issued bi-weekly during active drought periods.		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.

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

Request Spot Weather

Submit a SPOT weather request for prescribed or wildfires.

Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for New Hampshire and Maine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

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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.

Hazards 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

National 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

Northeast River Forecast Center
Rain Gauge Totals.

Observed Precipitation Page

One Week Archive of Daily Precipitation Graphics

CoCoRaHs

NWS AHPS QPE Analysis

Historical Streamflow

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

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

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

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

	WPC Day 4-7 Heat Index Guidance Maps display long term heat index value forecasts from the NWS Weather Prediction Center.		CPC Week 2 Extreme Temperature Dynamic graphics that provide daily probabilities of reaching certain extreme temperatures in the day 8-14 forecast period.

			Digital Heat Index Forecast Maps Interactive map which displays the hour-by-hour heat index forecast for the entire forecast region.

	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 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.

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

	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.		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.

	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.
	Maximum Swells Today Map displays today's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.		Minimum Visibility Today Map displays minimum visibility today. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.
	Maximum Swells Tonight Map displays tonight's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.		Minimum Visibility Tonight Map displays minimum visibility tonight. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.
	Maximum Swells Tomorrow Map displays tomorrow's maximum swell. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.		Minimum Visibility Tomorrow Map displays minimum visibility tomorrow. Map is updated every time the forecaster issues a new forecast.
	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 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.

Latest Estimated River Ice thickness

Current estimated river ice thickness from Northeast River Forecast Center

Sea Surface Temperature

Observed SST from satellite and buoy observations.

72 hour Thawing degree hours

Shows next 72 hours of Total Thawing degree hours.

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.

Minimum Temperature Day 1

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

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.

Minimum Temperature Day 2

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

24 Hour Total Precipitation Forecast

Shows forecasted precipitation for the first day of the forecast.

3 Day Total Precipitation Forecast

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

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 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.

Current Snow Depth

Shows current analysis of the snow depth in inches.

Snow Water Equivalent

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

Northeast River Forecast Center Snow

Observed Snow Maps

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

WSR-88D Doppler Radar

Gray | Boston | Burlington | Albany

Northeast Sector
Nationwide

Storm Prediction Center Overview Graphic / Map

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

SPC & its Products

About Convective Outlooks

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

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

National 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

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.

Monthly / Annual Summaries

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

Forecast Tools

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

Mesoscale Analysis

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

Northeast Sector

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

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

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

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 Weather clone Names

Tropical Atlantic Satellite Imagery

NHC Aircraft Reconnaissance Plans & Data

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

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.

	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.		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.

	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.		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

	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 Shows current Storm Total Snow forecast. The time is variable as it pertains to each specific storm.
	Cumulative Snowfall Shows forecasted snowfall accumulations on a cumulative timescale over 72 hours.		Weather Type Forecasts Displays forecasted precipitation types over the next 72 hours.
	24 Hour Total Precipitation Forecast Shows forecasted precipitation for the first day of the forecast.		3 Day Total Precipitation Forecast Shows forecasted precipitation for the first three days of the forecast.
	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.		Minimum Temperature Day 1 Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the first day of the forecast.
	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.		Minimum Temperature Day 2 Shows forecasted minimum temperature for the second day of the forecast.
	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.
	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		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