Storm Warning 3, NWS Gray, ME

530 
WHUS71 KGYX 241946
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
246 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

ANZ150>154-251000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.190225T1200Z-190226T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
246 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 13 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.

&&

$$

657 
WHUS71 KGYX 250802
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
302 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

ANZ150>154-252215-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SR.W.0003.190225T1200Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.190226T0500Z-190227T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
302 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Freezing Spray
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon EST
Wednesday.

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 15 feet, except 2 to 4 feet in Penobscot Bay and 3
  to 7 feet in Casco Bay.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate freezing spray expected beginning
  tonight.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that moderate accumulation of ice
is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can
be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take
appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the
advisory area.

&&

$$

193 
WHUS71 KGYX 251956
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
256 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019


ANZ150>154-261145-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.190226T0500Z-190227T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
256 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 12 feet.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate freezing spray expected beginning 
  tonight.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that moderate accumulation of ice
is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can
be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take
appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the
advisory area.

&&

$$

168 
WHUS71 KGYX 260437
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1137 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019


ANZ150>154-261845-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.190226T0500Z-190227T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1137 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 10 feet.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate freezing spray expected beginning 
  tonight.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that moderate accumulation of ice
is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can
be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take
appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the
advisory area.

&&

$$

731 
WHUS71 KGYX 260742
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
242 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE TODAY...

.Although wind gusts are diminishing just a bit, the will still be
blowing at a full gale force through today and into Wednesday
morning. The combination of cold and wind will lead to freezing
spray as well, with the worst of the spray occurring in the early
morning hours.

ANZ150>152-262145-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0012.190226T0742Z-190227T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.W.0002.190226T0742Z-190227T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
242 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, which is in effect until noon EST Wednesday. A
Gale Warning has also been issued. This Gale Warning is in effect
until 7 AM EST Wednesday. The Storm Warning has been cancelled.
The Freezing Spray Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* SEAS...5 to 8 feet.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate to occasionally heavy freezing spray 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so...remain in port or avoid the
waring area.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-262145-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0012.190226T0742Z-190227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T1700Z/
Casco Bay-
242 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect until midnight EST tonight. The Storm Warning
has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...2 to 4 feet.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate freezing spray is expected.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that moderate accumulation of ice
is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can
be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take
appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the
advisory area.

&&

$$

ANZ154-262145-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0012.190226T0742Z-190227T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
242 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect until 7 AM EST Wednesday. The Storm Warning
has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* SEAS...4 to 7 feet.

* Freezing Spray...Moderate freezing spray is expected.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that moderate accumulation of ice
is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can
be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take
appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the
advisory area.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
331 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
Wintry precipitation moves through the region today with low
pressure developing over the Gulf of Maine. This low will
strengthen as it exits to the east tonight, causing strong west
winds to move in behind it for tonight and Monday. Winds shift
to the northwest behind a cold front Monday night and stay
strong into Tuesday. High pressure will continue to build east
Wednesday before cresting over the region Friday. Low pressure
will approach from the west Saturday before crossing the region
Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TODAY/...
First reports of precipitation finally being noted in our
forecast area early this morning as warm advection aloft ahead
of a trough axis/warm front trigger light snow. As the trough
axis reaches the Gulf of Maine, secondary low pressure develops
quickly along it and intensifies precipitation over Maine as the
day goes on. Meanwhile, warm air aloft causes snow to change to
freezing rain for the southern half of New Hampshire and
southwest Maine, although coastal areas may warm above freezing.
Still a good deal of uncertainty on the ground level temperature
forecast through the day today, so we may have to make
adjustments as we begin to see the whites of its eyes. Once the
trough axis moves by this evening, winds shift to the west and
precipitation comes to an end.

Heaviest snow will fall across interior western Maine in the
mountains and foothills region. This area is most likely to stay
all snow today and get heavier precipitation amounts due to the
addition of lift from the developing surface low and moisture
dragged in from the Gulf of Maine. Current Winter Weather
Advisory and Winter Storm Warning products fit well with the
current forecast and do not need to change these yet.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT AND MONDAY/...
Low pressure moves east tonight and as it strengthens a strong
westerly pressure gradient sets up. This will combine with cold
advection to promote good low level mixing and begin bringing
stronger wind gusts down to ground level. Strongest winds are
likely during the day on Monday when a High Wind Watch is in
effect. Best confidence in getting 60MPH winds is over southern
areas on Monday, though the thinking was it is a bit too early
to split hairs and upgrade to advisories or warnings. Will
maintain the High Wind Watch for the entire forecast area while
today's winter weather plays out.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Below normal temperatures and windy conditions expected for much
of the long term portion of the forecast.

Ensemble and deterministic model solutions are in decent agreement
on the long wave pattern through late this upcoming week. A
departing surface low at 973 mb will continue to exit through
the Canadian Maritimes tonight as a strong ridge of high
pressure buildings in from the northern Plains. This tight
gradient combined with strong cold air advection will allow for
very strong winds to continue into Monday evening. Power outages
are possible with this scenario as winds gust over 45 kts.

A few upslope snow showers will develop in the mountains. There
may be light accumulations of snow across the higher terrain.
Expect the winds and very cold temperatures to allow for low
wind chill values Monday night through Tuesday night.

Winds will slowly ease through the midweek period. Dry
conditions will continue as the surface ridge finally crests
over New England Thursday.

00Z operational and ensemble guidance in relatively good
agreement with the overall pattern later this week. As the area
of high pressure finally shifts east Friday, low pressure will
begin to move north from the lower Ohio Valley. A secondary area
of low pressure may occur as redevelopment takes place along
the Mid Atlantic region. This scenario would bring yet another
chance for mixed precipitation next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Short Term...Conditions becoming IFR or worse today in snow.
Snow changes to freezing rain in the southern half of New
Hampshire and southwest Maine, though coastal areas may warm
above freezing and change to just rain. Precipitation ends from
west to east this evening with conditions becoming VFR again and
windy. Strong west winds expected tonight and Monday with gusts
to 50KT possible.

Long Term...Areas of MVFR conditions in any upslope snow showers
Monday night. Surface winds will be out of the west and gusts to
45 kt at times. Winds gradually ease midweek with VFR conditions.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term...Southeast winds increase today ahead of the
developing low pressure system tracking through the Gulf of
Maine. As the low moves east this evening, winds shift to the
west and strengthen even more. A Storm Warning has been issued
for the coastal waters of the Gulf of Maine as wind gusts of 50
to 55 KT are expected primarily on Monday.

Long Term...A strong west to northwest gradient will continue
Monday night with storm force wind gusts continuing over the
waters. Winds will be slow to ease on Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
     MEZ018>020.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Monday evening for
     MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028.
     Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM this morning to midnight EST
     tonight for MEZ007>009-012>014.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM this morning to midnight EST
     tonight for MEZ021-022.
NH...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
     NHZ005>013-015.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Monday evening for
     NHZ001>015.
     Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM this morning to midnight EST
     tonight for NHZ004.
     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight EST tonight for
     NHZ001>003.
MARINE...Storm Warning from 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday for
     ANZ150>154.

&&

NEAR TERM...Kimble
SHORT TERM...Kimble
LONG TERM...Cannon

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MEZ018>020-NHZ005>013-015-250815-
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Southern Grafton-
Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-
Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, southwest Maine, New
Hampshire, central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and
southern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Very low wind chills expected beginning Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-250815-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Coastal Rockingham-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine,
southwest Maine and southern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Another round of wintry weather is expected today. This will result
in snow changing to rain. Very low wind chills are expected beginning
Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ004-250815-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Carroll-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, west
central Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Very low wind chills expected beginning Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NHZ001>003-250815-
Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Very low wind chills expected beginning Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ021-022-250815-
Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Very low wind chills expected beginning Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ150>154-250815-
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM-
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
302 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Winds will be on the increase today and tonight with building seas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

Gale force southeast wind gusts are likely late Sunday into Sunday
night with storm force winds possible Monday and Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.