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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gray, ME

April 20, 2020

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 20, 2020, 3:07 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 21, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2020, 3:07 PM EDT (19:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2020, 3:30 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

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280 
WHUS71 KGYX 201907
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
307 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

ANZ150-152-154-210915-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0021.200421T1800Z-200422T0800Z/
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-
307 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Merrimack River, MA to Stonington, 
  ME out to 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-210915-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.200421T1800Z-200422T0800Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
307 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Casco and Penobscot Bays.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
035 
WHUS71 KGYX 210659
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
259 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ150-152-154-212100-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.200421T1800Z-200422T0800Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Merrimack River, MA to Stonington, 
  ME out to 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-212100-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.200421T1800Z-200422T0800Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
259 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Casco and Penobscot Bays.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
515 
WHUS71 KGYX 211858
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
258 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ150-152-154-220800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200422T0800Z/
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 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Merrimack River, MA to Stonington, 
  ME out to 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-220800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200422T0800Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
258 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Casco and Penobscot Bays.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
870 
WHUS71 KGYX 220146
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
946 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ150-152-154-220800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200422T0800Z/
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-
946 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Merrimack River, MA to Stonington, 
  ME out to 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-220800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200422T0800Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
946 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Casco and Penobscot Bays.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
048 
WHUS71 KGYX 220730
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
330 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

ANZ150-152-154-222130-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200422T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200423T0600Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Merrimack River, MA to Stonington, 
  ME out to 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-222130-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200423T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
330 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Casco and Penobscot Bays.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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 Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 10:09 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX111 min
Apr 20, 3:07 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX3 days

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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.