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Gale Warning 21, NWS Caribou, ME

May 8, 2020

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at May 8, 2020, 3:30 PM EDT. It took effect at May 9, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 8, 2020, 3:30 PM EDT (19:30 UTC)
In effect from
May 9, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 10, 2020, 12:32 PM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

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250 
WHUS71 KCAR 081930
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
330 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

ANZ050>052-090330-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0016.200509T1600Z-200510T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0021.200509T1800Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
330 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

VJN
8 follow-up statements
212 
WHUS71 KCAR 090110
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
910 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

ANZ050>052-090915-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.200509T1800Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
910 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8
  to 11 feet expected on the coastal waters, and 4 to 6 feet on 
  the intra coastal waters. 

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

CB
663 
WHUS71 KCAR 090912
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
512 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020

ANZ050>052-092100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.200509T1800Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
512 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Norcross
979 
WHUS71 KCAR 091421
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1021 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020

ANZ050>052-092230-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.200509T1800Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1021 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
058 
WHUS71 KCAR 091846
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
246 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020

ANZ050>052-100300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
246 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
865 
WHUS71 KCAR 100121
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
921 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020

ANZ050>052-101100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
921 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

VJN
465 
WHUS71 KCAR 100838
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
438 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020

ANZ050>052-101645-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
438 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Norcross
553 
WHUS71 KCAR 101419
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1019 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020

ANZ050>052-101800-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200510T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1019 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
982 
WHUS71 KCAR 101632
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1232 PM EDT Sun May 10 2020

ANZ050>052-110045-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200510T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0046.200510T1632Z-200511T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1232 PM EDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 8, 4:26 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARAroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington42 hr
May 8, 4:30 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementCARHancock, Washington23 hr
May 8, 3:51 PM EDTWinter Storm WarningCARAroostook, Washington33 hr

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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.