A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

At 1041 AM EDT...An area of heavy snow was near York, or 10 miles northeast of Kittery...moving north AT 40 MPH. Locations impacted include... Portland, Rochester, South Portland, Biddeford, Portsmouth, Brunswick, Westbrook, Hampton, Durham, Exeter, Kittery, Alfred, Sanford, Northwood, Ossipee, Dover, Cumberland, Saco, Gorham, and Somersworth. This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 between mile markers 1 and 27. Interstate 95 between mile markers 1 and 70. Interstate 95 in New Hampshire between mile markers 0 and 16. This also includes... Sebago Lake, Hampton Beach, York Beach, Ogunquit Beach, and Wells Beach. Peaks Island, Long Island, Cushing Island, Cousins Island, and Bailey Island. * Winds in excess of 45 mph are occuring with this area of heavy snow. * Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a quarter mile in this area of heavy snow. * Sudden and brief snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible in this area of heavy snow. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.