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Gale Warning 10, NWS Caribou, ME

February 24, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Feb 24, 2021, 3:24 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 24, 2021, 3:24 AM EST (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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869 
WHUS71 KCAR 240824
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
324 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ050-051-241630-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0007.210225T0400Z-210226T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0010.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
324 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-241630-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
324 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
7 follow-up statements
687 
WHUS71 KCAR 241128
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
628 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ050-051-242130-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
628 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-242130-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
628 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
147 
WHUS71 KCAR 242120
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
420 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ050-051-250530-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
420 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-250530-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.210225T0300Z-210226T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
420 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
139 
WHUS71 KCAR 250300
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1000 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ050-051-251100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1000 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 9 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-251100-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1000 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
919 
WHUS71 KCAR 250804
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
304 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ050-051-252215-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
304 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-252215-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
304 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Sinko
916 
WHUS71 KCAR 251650
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1150 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ050-051-260100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1150 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-260100-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1150 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
123 
WHUS71 KCAR 251934
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
234 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ050-051-260300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
234 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-260345-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
234 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 
  kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
981 
WHUS71 KCAR 260308
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1008 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ050-051-261115-
/O.EXP.KCAR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210226T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1008 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 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 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ052-261115-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1008 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 
  kt. 

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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
Feb 24, 3:24 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR55 hr
Feb 24, 3:37 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARPiscataquis, Somerset12 hr
Feb 24, 3:19 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningCARPiscataquis, Somerset16 hr
Feb 24, 3:28 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARAroostook, Penobscot15 hr

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Sources

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