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Gale Warning 1, NWS Caribou, ME

January 1, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 1, 2021, 2:32 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2021, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 1, 2021, 2:32 PM EST (19:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 2, 2021, 9:19 PM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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299 
WHUS71 KCAR 011932
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
232 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

ANZ050-051-020345-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
232 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-020345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
232 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
167 
WHUS71 KCAR 012325
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
625 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

ANZ050-051-020730-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
625 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-020730-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
625 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
912 
WHUS71 KCAR 020207
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
907 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

ANZ050-051-021015-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
907 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-021015-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
907 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
691 
WHUS71 KCAR 020835
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
335 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

ANZ050-051-021645-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
335 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-021645-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
335 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
883 
WHUS71 KCAR 021123
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
623 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

ANZ050-051-021930-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
623 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-021930-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.210102T1300Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
623 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
836 
WHUS71 KCAR 021721
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1221 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

ANZ050-051-030100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1221 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...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 8 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-030130-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1221 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
797 
WHUS71 KCAR 022327
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
627 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

ANZ050-051-030400-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
627 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...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 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-030730-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
627 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
485 
WHUS71 KCAR 030219
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
919 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

ANZ050-051-030900-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
919 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...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 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ052-030900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
919 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
Jan 1, 3:12 AM ESTGale WatchCAR11 hr
Jan 1, 3:12 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR52 hr
Jan 1, 3:19 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington38 hr

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Sources

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