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Storm Warning 1, NWS Caribou, ME

October 28, 2012

NWS Caribou, ME issued this storm warning at Oct 28, 2012, 3:17 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 29, 2012, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2012, 3:17 AM EDT (07:17 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2012, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2012, 3:59 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

929 
WHUS71 KCAR 280717
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
317 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

ANZ050>052-281530-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SR.A.0001.121029T0900Z-121030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
317 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

MIGNONE
11 follow-up statements
972 
WHUS71 KCAR 281329
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
929 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

ANZ050>052-282200-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
929 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

HASTINGS
698 
WHUS71 KCAR 281841
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
241 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

ANZ050>052-290800-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
241 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 15 TO 24 FEET...WITH HIGHEST WAVES OVER OPEN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

VJN
191 
WHUS71 KCAR 290056
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
856 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

ANZ050>052-290900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
856 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 15 TO 24 FEET...WITH HIGHEST WAVES OVER OPEN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
760 
WHUS71 KCAR 290527
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
127 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-291330-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
127 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

MIGNONE
623 
WHUS71 KCAR 290724
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
324 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-291530-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
324 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT.
  SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

MIGNONE
432 
WHUS71 KCAR 291038
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
638 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-291845-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
638 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT.
  SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

MIGNONE
381 
WHUS71 KCAR 291331
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
931 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-300145-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.121029T1400Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
931 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT.
  SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

HASTINGS
242 
WHUS71 KCAR 291905
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
305 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-300800-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
305 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

HASTINGS
682 
WHUS71 KCAR 292343
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
743 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-300745-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
743 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
334 
WHUS71 KCAR 300211
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1011 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

ANZ050>052-301015-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121030T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
1011 PM EDT MON OCT 29 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
962 
WHUS71 KCAR 300759
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
359 AM EDT TUE OCT 30 2012

ANZ050>052-301600-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0015.121030T0759Z-121031T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM-
INTRACOASTAL WATERS FROM SCHOODIC POINT ME TO STONINGTON ME-
359 AM EDT TUE OCT 30 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35T.
  SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

HEWITT

The office that day

Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 4:35 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchCARHancock, Washington23 hr
Oct 28, 3:06 PM EDTFlood WatchCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington71 hr
Oct 28, 3:10 PM EDTHigh Wind WatchCARAroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington12 hr
Oct 28, 3:10 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningCARHancock, Penobscot, Washington37 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.