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Recreation Forecast for New Hampshire and western Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

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Lake Winnipesaukee in Central New Hampshire-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Recreation forecast for Lake Winnipesaukee...

.TODAY...South winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers this morning, then a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Warmer with highs in the upper 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent. Lightning threat is moderate, which
implies that thunderstorms are possible. Water temperature
53 degrees.
.TONIGHT...South winds around 10 mph shifting to the west after
midnight. Waves around 2 feet. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Patchy fog
after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Lightning
threat is moderate, which implies that thunderstorms are possible.
Water temperature 53 degrees.
.WEDNESDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves around 1 foot.
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms are not forecast for
this period. Water temperature 53 degrees.

According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees,
the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and
be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or
operating a radio.

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Sebago Lake in Southern Maine-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Recreation forecast for Sebago Lake...

.TODAY...South winds around 10 mph. Waves around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then partly sunny this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Lightning threat is low, which implies that there is little chance
of thunderstorms. Water temperature 52 degrees.
.TONIGHT...East winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light
and variable. Waves around 1 foot. A slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Patchy fog
after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Lightning threat is low, which implies that there is little chance
of thunderstorms. Water temperature 52 degrees.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds around 5 mph. Waves around 1 foot. Patchy
fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms are not forecast for
this period. Water temperature 52 degrees.

According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees,
the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and
be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or
operating a radio.

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Recreation Report for New Hampshire and western Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

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Elevations From 2500 Feet to 4000 Feet in Northern New Hampshire and
the Western Maine Mountains-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Recreation forecast for elevations between 2500 and 4000 feet in
northern New Hampshire and the western Maine mountains...

.TODAY...Summits obscured. A chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty
winds this afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Summits obscured. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening.
Lows in the lower 50s. West winds up to 10 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Summits obscured. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. West
winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light and variable.
Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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Summits Above 4000 Feet in Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Recreation forecast for summits above 4000 feet in northern New
Hampshire and western Maine...

.TODAY...Summits obscured. A chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty
winds this afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s...except in the mid 50s
at elevations above 5000 feet. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Summits obscured. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening.
Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Summits obscured. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.

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Summits of Mount Monadnock and North Pack Monadnock Mountain-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Recreation forecast for summits of Mount Monadnock and North Pack
Monadnock mountain...

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows
in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Light and variable winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Islands of Casco Bay Maine-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Forecast for the Islands of Casco Bay Maine...

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Patchy fog
after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph
in the evening becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Light and variable
winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.

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Islands and Necks of the Mid Coast of Maine-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Forecast for the Islands and Necks of the Mid Coast of Maine...

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs around 60. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and
variable.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Light and variable
winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.

$$

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Islands of Penobscot Bay Maine-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Forecast for the Islands of Penobscot Bay Maine...

.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and
variable.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Light and variable
winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.

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Offshore Islands of Monhegan, Matinicus and Criehaven-
329 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...Forecast for the Offshore Islands of Monhegan, Matinicus and
Criehaven...

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds
becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.

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