Weather Forecast for Kennebunkport

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 80s to low 90s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the low to mid 50s. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at https://cgaux.org/vsc/ to receive a FREE vessel check. This is a convenient, no consequence way to ensure your vessel is outfitted with all required safety equipment. Additionally, please label your paddlecraft with your contact information (IF FOUND Sticker) in the event it is found adrift on the water.

Clusters of slow moving thunderstorms will bring a risk of flash flooding to portions of Maine and New Hampshire later today into tonight. Storm development will support rainfall rates up to 3 inches an hour. These slow moving and repeating rounds of heavy rain could lead to localized and possibly considerable flash flooding. For Carroll County New Hampshire, recent flooding has elevated streams and saturated the ground, making this area particularly vulnerable to any rapid runoff. * WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by slow moving thunderstorms and repeating rounds of heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Central Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and northern New Hampshire, including the following areas, Northern Carroll and Southern Carroll. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rapid rises in area rivers and streams, and flooding of other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In recently wet areas like Carroll County New Hampshire, brooks and streams are already running high and could flood quickly with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storms will be slow-moving and capable of producing torrential rainfall. Localized rainfall totals in excess of 3 inches are possible, which may occur in as little as an hour or two. Recent wet conditions keeping streams running high, and soils wet. These areas in particular will be more vulnerable to flash flooding. However rainfall amounts exceeding 3 inches in a few hours could result in flooding for most areas regardless of antecedent conditions.

You should monitor the latest forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.