Gale Warning 35, NWS Gray, ME

646 
WHUS71 KGYX 150304
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1004 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...STRONG WINDS BEGINNING LATE THURSDAY...

ANZ151-153-151715-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
1004 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-151715-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.A.0002.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
1004 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. POSSIBLE 
&&

$$

584 
WHUS71 KGYX 150758
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
258 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED STARTING THIS AFTERNOON...

ANZ150-152-154-152200-
/O.UPG.KGYX.SR.A.0002.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0003.161215T2000Z-161216T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
258 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY.
THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. POSSIBLE 
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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-152200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
258 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LEGRO

089 
WHUS71 KGYX 151447
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
947 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STRONG WINDS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY...

ANZ151-153-160500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
947 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-160500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.161215T2000Z-161216T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
947 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ARNOTT

085 
WHUS71 KGYX 151941
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
241 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

ANZ151-153-160945-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.161215T2000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
241 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-160945-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.161215T2000Z-161216T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
241 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ARNOTT

137 
WHUS71 KGYX 160313
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1013 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

ANZ151-153-161715-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
1013 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-161200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
1013 PM EST THU DEC 15 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

395 
WHUS71 KGYX 160832
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
332 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...STRONG WINDS INTO THE DAY FRIDAY...

ANZ151-153-161800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
332 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-161200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
332 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ES

184 
WHUS71 KGYX 161042
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
542 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016


ANZ154-161600-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
542 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-161600-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
542 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-161800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1800Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
542 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

873 
WHUS71 KGYX 161544
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016


ANZ150-162200-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0036.161216T1544Z-161216T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-162100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0106.161216T1544Z-161216T2100Z/
PENOBSCOT BAY-
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ154-162100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0106.161216T1544Z-161216T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ153-161645-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-161216T1800Z/
CASCO BAY-
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING.


A FEW GUSTS TO 25 KNOT MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE THIS MORNING, BUT
WINDS WILL SUBSIDE BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS THROUGH TODAY. 

$$

ANZ152-162100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0106.161216T1544Z-161216T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT
25 NM-
1044 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
1007 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
Today will be the last day to enjoy relatively normal weather
before a fierce shot of deep winter arrives to finish the week. We
will climb well into the 30s for much of the area today...before a
cold front crosses in the afternoon. An even stronger front surges
through northern New England early Thursday. Scattered snow
showers...falling temperatures...and gusty winds are expected
during the day. The final and strongest of the cold fronts crosses
Thursday night. Frigid temperatures...strong low lyingwind
gusts...and bitterly cold wind chills are forecast. That theme
continues into Friday...as high temperatures will struggle to even
reach the mid teens. To cap it all off...as that cold high
pressure moves east Friday night...snowfall will overspread the
region from west to east.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
10 am Update: Updated pops to reflect snow showers depicted nicely
on radar across the mountains and foothills of ME/NH. This band of
snow showers is trying to work slowly southeast but is drying up
as it does so. There could be a few stray snow showers making it
into southern interior portions over the next few hours otherwise
clearing in the afternoon expected. Adjusted pops accordingly.

840 am update: Have issued a coastal flood advisory for southwest
coastal Maine points Portland south into the seacoast of NH due to
the astronomical high tides. Tides are running above normal and will
run about a half a foot above normal at time of high tide even
though light offshore winds persist. Some minor coastal flooding
is expected in the usual locations.

Input latest mesonet data with minor tweaks to add to the update.

Previoous Discussion:
Update...Minor changes based on latest observational trends.

Previous discussion...Two areas of precip this morning are being
monitored. The first is tied mainly to forcing off shore. The
highest PoP is along the coast...but precip is very light.
Boundary layer temps are cold enough for snow...but warm enough
that the very light rates are going to lead to very little
accumulation. Will be keeping an eye on the Midcoast area...as
developing ocean low pressure may throw enough precip back towards
the coast that higher PoP may linger there into midday. The second
area of precip is along the approaching cold front...pulling in
lake effect/enhanced moisture. This should arrive across Nrn NH
zones around 12z...and I have upped PoP for this time period.
Deeper into the cold air...and with upslope enhanced lift...some
light accumulations are possible in the higher terrain.

NW flow kicks in during the day...but cooler temps will delay
until Thu. Today will see temps climb into the 30s...to near 40
along the coast. Enjoy it because it will be a completely
different story Thu afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
A strong cold front is forecast to cross the forecast area late
tonight and early Thu. H8 temps are expected to drop some 10 to 15
degrees thru the day...so strong CAA in anticipated. As a result I
have gone with non-diurnal temp trends for Thu. Most likely we see
a small...early rise in temps after sunrise followed by steady or
falling during the day. Deep mixing...dynamic tropopause pressure
forecast to drop to around 600 or 700 mb with the lead
front...and increasing NW flow aloft will make the day gusty too.
By late in the day expect wind chills to be well below zero in
some places.

Another issue to keep a look out for on Thu is snow
showers/squalls. BTV WRF model is forecasting some high snow
squall parameter values early Thu...moving NW to SE across the
forecast area. Though the Arctic front Thu night looks even more
favorable...I cannot rule out squalls along the initial cold front
and so I have put in the possibility of heavy snow showers into
the wx grids. Any snow looks to be brief...but could be higher
impact during that time.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Models are in decent agreement on the longwave pattern through
early next week. We begin the period with a closed low over Quebec
and a secondary cold front dropping southward across the area
Thursday night with clouds and a few mountain snow squalls. Lows
will range from zero to 15 below Friday morning. But a gusty
northwest wind will make it feel even colder with wind chills of
15 to 25 below common. The closed low will quickly shear out on
Friday with rising heights and building ridge providing a good
deal of sunshine. Highs will range from near zero in the mountains
to the single numbers and lower teens elsewhere. The high will
quickly slide offshore Friday night with return flow and warm air
advection yielding increasing clouds and a chance of snow towards
dawn. On Saturday, models agree on a deep upper trough over the
central CONUS with low pressure riding northward through the
eastern Great Lakes. A warm front will extend eastward through the
mid atlantic region with overrunning precipitation across our
region. The column will be cold enough for snow, and with
snowpack and cold air DAMMING snow will be slow to transition to
liquid...especially away from the coast. The surface low will
track down the Saint Lawrence Saturday night/early sunday with
warm front hanging up across Northern New Hampshire into central
Maine with trailing cold front sweeping across the area Sunday
afternoon. The mountains and our northern and western Maine zones
will see a wintry mix with only southern New Hampshire into
adjacent southwest Maine and coastal areas likely to warm
sufficiently to see a changeover to plain rain Saturday night into
Sunday before colder air floods in behind the cold front. We're
left with a deep trough over much of the CONUS behind this system
with arctic high pressure and much below normal temperatures to
begin the new work week.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Short Term...Local IFR conditions are possible for the next
several hours as a passing trof brings areas of SN to the forecast
area. Otherwise VFR is expected today...though an occasional MVFR
or lower SHSN at HIE cannot be ruled out. The first in a series of
strong cold fronts crosses the region early Thu. A band of SHSN is
likely along the leading edge...and brief IFR or lower conditions
are possible at all terminals in the first half of the day. NW
winds will also increase so that all terminals may see 25 kt
surface gusts. NW flow will keep clouds most prevalent at
HIE...where areas of MVFR CIGs are possible.

Long Term...

Thu night...MVFR and brief lcl IFR in mtn snow squalls.
            NW sfc wind gusting to 35 Kt.

Sat...widespread IFR in snow...mixing with rain during the
afternoon along the coast.

Sat night - Sun...widespread IFR in RA/freezing rain/sleet/ and
snow.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term...SCA continues N of Port Clyde into the mid morning
behind the passing trof. A series of cold fronts will then cross
the waters thru Thu. Increasing NW flow and building seas are
expected by Fri. Gale force gusts are possible starting Thu...and
a gale watch has been issued into Fri. Given the magnitude of CAA
a strong gale is possible.

Long Term...

Fri...Gales force winds are possible...with gusts approaching
storm outside the bays.

Sat - Sun...Gale force winds are possible.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
10 am Update: Tides currently running a little over a half foot
above the forecast astronomical high tide of 11.85 for Portland.
The current coastal flood advisory will remain in place until
noon since some minor flooding expected.

Have issued a coastal flood advisory for the astronomical high
tide of 11.85 to occur at 10:40 am. With tides running above
normal will expect high water levels to the region.
However...with the absence of a storm and wave action...expect
only minor flooding. This will occur along the wharfs in
Portland...Granite Point Road in Biddeford...and the Backbay area
of Hampton near the time of the mid to late morning high tide.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Wind Chill Watch from Thursday evening through Friday
     afternoon for MEZ007>009.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EST today for MEZ023-024.
NH...Wind Chill Watch from Thursday evening through Friday
     afternoon for NHZ001-002.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EST today for NHZ014.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for
     ANZ150>154.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for ANZ150.

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...Marine
SHORT TERM...Marine
LONG TERM...Cempa
AVIATION...Marine
MARINE...Cempa/Marine
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
319 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

MEZ018>028-NHZ005>015-151100-
INTERIOR YORK-INTERIOR CUMBERLAND-ANDROSCOGGIN-KENNEBEC-
INTERIOR WALDO-COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-
KNOX-COASTAL WALDO-SOUTHERN GRAFTON-SOUTHERN CARROLL-SULLIVAN-
MERRIMACK-BELKNAP-STRAFFORD-CHESHIRE-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH-
INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH-
319 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MAINE...SOUTH CENTRAL
MAINE...SOUTHWEST MAINE...NEW HAMPSHIRE...CENTRAL NEW
HAMPSHIRE...NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WIND CHILL WATCH.

THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON WILL ARRIVE ACROSS THE AREA BY
EARLY FRIDAY. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO FRIDAY MORNING. WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE
THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO THURSDAY NIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SOUTHERN
AREAS, ALONG THE COAST AND ON THE HIGHER TERRAIN.

A STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION TO THE
AREA SATURDAY, GRADUALLY TURNING TO RAIN FROM SOUTH TO NORTH. LATE
SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-151100-
NORTHERN OXFORD-NORTHERN FRANKLIN-CENTRAL SOMERSET-SOUTHERN OXFORD-
SOUTHERN FRANKLIN-SOUTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN COOS-SOUTHERN COOS-
NORTHERN GRAFTON-NORTHERN CARROLL-
319 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MAINE...WEST
CENTRAL MAINE...WESTERN MAINE AND NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WIND CHILL WARNING.

THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON WILL ARRIVE ACROSS THE AREA BY
EARLY FRIDAY. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY OR WARNING MAY BE NEEDED
THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. WIND
GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO
THURSDAY NIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SOUTHERN AREAS, ALONG THE COAST AND
ON THE HIGHER TERRAIN.

ISOLATED SNOW SQUALLS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND
FOOTHILLS LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT AS AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT
CROSSES THE AREA.

A STORM SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BRING SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION TO
THE AREA DURING THE UPCOMING WEEKEND.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ151-153-151100-
PENOBSCOT BAY-CASCO BAY-
319 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

STRONG WEST NORTHWEST FLOW LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY MAY BRING
GALE FORCE GUSTS TO THE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ150-152-154-151100-
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON, ME TO PORT CLYDE, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT CLYDE, ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH, ME OUT 25 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE ELIZABETH, ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER, MA OUT
25 NM-
319 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   STORM WATCH.

STRONG WEST NORTHWEST FLOW LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY MAY BRING
GALE FORCE GUSTS TO THE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
246 PM EST WED DEC 14 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             3 W UNION               44.21N  69.34W
12/14/2016  M1.0 INCH        KNOX               ME   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             4 NE TOPSHAM            43.97N  69.89W
12/14/2016  M1.0 INCH        SAGADAHOC          ME   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0714 AM     SNOW             BERLIN                  44.45N  71.18W
12/14/2016  M1.0 INCH        COOS               NH   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

EVENT NUMBER GYX1603108
EVENT NUMBER GYX1603109
EVENT NUMBER GYX1603110

NB