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Gale Warning 21, NWS Caribou, ME

June 12, 2018

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Jun 12, 2018, 3:18 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jun 12, 2018, 3:18 AM EDT (07:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jun 13, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

722 
WHUS71 KCAR 120718
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
318 AM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

ANZ050-051-121530-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.180612T2100Z-180613T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0021.180612T2100Z-180613T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
318 AM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-121530-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.180612T1800Z-180613T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
318 AM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
988 
WHUS71 KCAR 121630
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1230 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

ANZ050-051-130030-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.180612T2100Z-180613T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1230 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-130030-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.180612T1800Z-180613T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1230 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$
366 
WHUS71 KCAR 121900
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
300 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

ANZ050-051-130300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.180612T2100Z-180613T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
300 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-130300-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-180613T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
300 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS71 KCAR 122236
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
636 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

ANZ050-051-130600-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180613T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
636 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-130645-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-180613T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
636 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$
281 
WHUS71 KCAR 130125
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
925 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

ANZ050-051-130600-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180613T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
925 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-130930-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-180613T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
925 PM EDT Tue Jun 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

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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.