Weather in Knox County and beyond
Weather in Knox County and Beyond- Up to date NWS predictions, advisories, watches and warnings
This Maine Emergency Management Agency link will take you to the latest National Weather Service predictions, forecasts and other weather information affecting Knox County, Maine and New England.
Knox County EMA is a NOAA "Weather-Ready Nation" Ambassador organization
Get live and historical weather conditions now from the Knox County EMA Office
Today's Knox County weather forecast
Live NWS Weather Radar from Portland, Maine. This is a live weather image which opens in a new window. (Note: This weather radar site has the new dual polarization capabilities.)
Northeastern U.S. Weather Radar Mosiac. This is a live looping weather image which opens in a new window.
Are you setting up a new NOAA All Hazards Alerting Weather Radio?
To receive specific alerts for Knox County you need to enter FIPS county code 23013 during setup. Local alerts are triggered from the Dresden (162.475) and Ellsworth (162.400) NOAA Weather Transmitters. Frequency and channel settings may vary depending on manufacturer. Please refer to your owners manual for more info.
Watches, Warnings and Advisories. What's the difference?
Watch-A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.
Warning- A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.
Advisory- An Advisory highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
What IS the difference between a Thunderstorm Watch and a Warning?
A severe thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for development of a severe thunderstorm in or close to the watch area. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should review thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move to place of safety if threatening weather approaches. Keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service's weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings.
A severe thunderstorm Warning, on the other hand, means that a severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent in the Warning area based on doppler radar information or observation by a trained weather spotter. You should move indoors to a place of safety. Schools should think about delaying departure of buses, and should take quick action to delay outdoor sports activities, etc.
Storm Surge explained. "Storm Surge" is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide produced by water being pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds moving around a storm. A "Storm Tide" is the combination of both storm surge and the astronomical tide. Storm Surge, Storm Tides or Coastal Flooding can be deadly! Nine out of ten deaths from hurricanes can be attributed to these storm phenomena.
"Aha moment!" To simplify a question most asked, we were sent a humorous analogy by a resident that illustrates the Watch vs. Warning concept
(weather can be fun!)
Last updated 5/26/2022
Local Weather Watch/ Warning Updates
Stay up to date with the latest from the NWS Forecast office in Gray, ME from our weather page and updates from the National Hurricane Center by clicking the NHC link in the box below.
See full Text of Current NWS Watchs, Warnings and Advisories, including Marine interests which may be in effect for Knox County and the midcoast region hereFor lightning safety information click this link
Skywarn® Weather Spotter resources
To make Severe Weather Reports by phone: call (800) 482-0913
Online Severe Weather Reports (click this link)
NWS GRAY Weather Spotter Online portal
2011 NWS Weather Spotters Guide (26mb .pdf file opens in new window)
2019 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Mike Cempa (8.5mb .pdf opens in a new window)
2015 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Mike Cempa (17mb .pdf opens in a new window)
2013 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Chris Kimble. (19mb .pdf file opens in a new window)
Contact Us. EMA Office 301 Park Street Rockland, ME 04841
Tel (207)594-5155 kxeoc@knoxcountymaine.gov
This Maine Emergency Management Agency link will take you to the latest National Weather Service predictions, forecasts and other weather information affecting Knox County, Maine and New England.Knox County EMA is a NOAA "Weather-Ready Nation" Ambassador organization
Get live and historical weather conditions now from the Knox County EMA Office
Today's Knox County weather forecast
Live NWS Weather Radar from Portland, Maine. This is a live weather image which opens in a new window. (Note: This weather radar site has the new dual polarization capabilities.)
Northeastern U.S. Weather Radar Mosiac. This is a live looping weather image which opens in a new window.
Are you setting up a new NOAA All Hazards Alerting Weather Radio?
To receive specific alerts for Knox County you need to enter FIPS county code 23013 during setup. Local alerts are triggered from the Dresden (162.475) and Ellsworth (162.400) NOAA Weather Transmitters. Frequency and channel settings may vary depending on manufacturer. Please refer to your owners manual for more info.
Watches, Warnings and Advisories. What's the difference?
Watch-A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.
Warning- A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.
Advisory- An Advisory highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
What IS the difference between a Thunderstorm Watch and a Warning?
A severe thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for development of a severe thunderstorm in or close to the watch area. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should review thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move to place of safety if threatening weather approaches. Keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service's weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings.
A severe thunderstorm Warning, on the other hand, means that a severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent in the Warning area based on doppler radar information or observation by a trained weather spotter. You should move indoors to a place of safety. Schools should think about delaying departure of buses, and should take quick action to delay outdoor sports activities, etc.
Storm Surge explained. "Storm Surge" is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide produced by water being pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds moving around a storm. A "Storm Tide" is the combination of both storm surge and the astronomical tide. Storm Surge, Storm Tides or Coastal Flooding can be deadly! Nine out of ten deaths from hurricanes can be attributed to these storm phenomena.
"Aha moment!" To simplify a question most asked, we were sent a humorous analogy by a resident that illustrates the Watch vs. Warning concept(weather can be fun!)
Last updated 5/26/2022
Local Weather Watch/ Warning Updates
Stay up to date with the latest from the NWS Forecast office in Gray, ME from our weather page and updates from the National Hurricane Center by clicking the NHC link in the box below.
See full Text of Current NWS Watchs, Warnings and Advisories, including Marine interests which may be in effect for Knox County and the midcoast region hereFor lightning safety information click this link
Skywarn® Weather Spotter resources
To make Severe Weather Reports by phone: call (800) 482-0913
Online Severe Weather Reports (click this link)
NWS GRAY Weather Spotter Online portal
2011 NWS Weather Spotters Guide (26mb .pdf file opens in new window)
2019 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Mike Cempa (8.5mb .pdf opens in a new window)
2015 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Mike Cempa (17mb .pdf opens in a new window)
2013 SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Presentation provided by NWS Meteorologist Chris Kimble. (19mb .pdf file opens in a new window)
Contact Us. EMA Office 301 Park Street Rockland, ME 04841
Tel (207)594-5155 kxeoc@knoxcountymaine.gov