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Gale Warning 13, NWS Caribou, ME

March 12, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 12, 2021, 3:28 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 12, 2021, 3:28 AM EST (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2021, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 13, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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694 
WHUS71 KCAR 120828
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
328 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ050>052-121630-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210312T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0010.210313T0800Z-210313T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0013.210313T0800Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
328 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
581 
WHUS71 KCAR 122043
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
343 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ050>052-130445-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210313T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0013.210313T0800Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
343 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt and seas 4 to 6 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS71 KCAR 122317
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
617 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ050>052-130730-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210313T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0013.210313T0800Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
617 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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
425 
WHUS71 KCAR 130216
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
916 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ050>052-131030-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0013.210313T0800Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
916 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
390 
WHUS71 KCAR 130839
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
339 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

ANZ050>052-131645-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
339 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
765 
WHUS71 KCAR 131123
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
623 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

ANZ050>052-131800-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210313T1800Z/
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-
623 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
314 
WHUS71 KCAR 131801
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
101 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

ANZ050>052-140215-
/O.EXP.KCAR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210313T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210315T2200Z/
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-
101 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 4 PM Sunday to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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