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Gale Warning 14, NWS Caribou, ME

March 13, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 13, 2021, 1:01 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2021, 1:01 PM EST (18:01 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2021, 8:27 PM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

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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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
462 
WHUS71 KCAR 131943
MWWCAR

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

ANZ050>052-140345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
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-
243 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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.

&&

$$
518 
WHUS71 KCAR 140128
MWWCAR

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

ANZ050>052-141200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
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-
828 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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
076 
WHUS71 KCAR 140534
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1234 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-141345-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
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-
1234 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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.

&&

$$
616 
WHUS71 KCAR 140743
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
343 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-141545-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.210315T0500Z-210316T1200Z/
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 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight EDT Monday night. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  from 1 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Operating a 
  vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render
  mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion
  on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of 
  stability. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS71 KCAR 141047
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
647 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-141900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.210315T0500Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
647 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight EDT Monday night. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  from 1 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Operating a 
  vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may 
  render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice 
  accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss 
  of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS71 KCAR 141407
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1007 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-142200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.210315T0500Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
1007 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight EDT Monday night. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  from 1 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Operating a 
  vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may 
  render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice 
  accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss 
  of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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
259 
WHUS71 KCAR 141948
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
348 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-150400-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.210314T2000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.210315T0500Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
348 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT Monday night. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
814 
WHUS71 KCAR 150014
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
814 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ANZ050>052-151100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.210315T0500Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
814 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT Monday night. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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
470 
WHUS71 KCAR 150658
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
258 AM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

ANZ050>052-151500-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
258 AM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS71 KCAR 151416
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1016 AM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

ANZ050>052-152200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210316T1200Z/
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-
1016 AM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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
710 
WHUS71 KCAR 152027
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

ANZ050>052-160600-
/O.EXT.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210316T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
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-
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
089 
WHUS71 KCAR 160027
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
827 PM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

ANZ052-160900-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0024.210316T0027Z-210316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210316T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
827 PM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-160900-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210316T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0024.210316T0027Z-210316T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KCAR.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210316T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
827 PM EDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$

VJN

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Caribou, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Mar 13, 11:11 AM EST, 1 hour 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 11:11 AM EST, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1111 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move offshore this morning. An upper trough
will remain across the area today into Sunday. High pressure will
build toward the region Monday into Tuesday. Low pres is expected
to pass south of the Gulf of Maine on Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
11:10 AM update...Forecast remains on track this hour. Just
backed off a little bit on the increasing clouds this afternoon
and raised midday temps by about a degree.

Prev discussion blo...
Secondary cdfnt has dropped thru the Crown of Maine and appears to
be located btwn CAR and PQI based on 5-min observations. KFVE is
gusting to 39kts as of 08z with CAR over 30kts, and expect these wl
only get stronger thru the mrng. Cdfnt wl continue to drop south
thru the mrng, mvg offshore shortly after daybreak. After several
above normal days, today wl feature aftn maxes between 5-7 degrees
blo normal. Winds wl begin to gradually lighten up aft 18z as brief
sfc ridge mvs in ahead of system dropping thru Quebec this aftn.

Ongoing snow showers this mrng wl rmn west of FA as upr lvl s/wv is
approaching the seacoast and wl mv offshore in the next hr or two.
No pops are expected over most of the region tho cannot rule out a
brief snow shower very early ovr the St. John Vly in low stratus
moving in fm the St. Lawrence.

Next s/wv currently dropping to the west of Hudson's Bay wl approach
wrn Maine around midnight tonight. Light snow showers are possible
over nwrn areas overnight with snowfall amnts < 1/2 inch thru the
nighttime hrs. With clouds increasing by evening, hv boosted temps
up by a degree or two for tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
The arctic front crosses the region on Sunday. The concern
continues to be focused on the potential for snow squalls and
gusty snow showers. Steepening lapse rates through the low
levels and moisture profiles continues to support afternoon snow
squalls and gusty snow shower activity, with snow squall
parameters flashing signal for potential squalls. Like the
current thinking regarding pops for Sunday, with his res models
continuing to hint at the area from the North Maine Woods
through Millinocket and into Interior Downeast Maine for best
chances, thus will continue to show an area of likely pops
there. Potential for travel difficulties in any squalls/heavier
snow showers Sunday afternoon is a real possibility, thus will
continue to highlight the threat in the Hazardous Weather
Outlook.

Sunday night will be a very cold and blustery night. A strong
pressure gradient between the approaching high to our west and low
pressure to the east will keep a gusty northwest wind going right
through the night. Potential for patchy blowing snow Sunday
night in areas that receive any newly fallen snow on Sunday.
Won't try to get to detailed with this yet, since all depends
on who sees the snow showers/squalls, but something to note for
the dayshift.

With forecast overnight lows falling below zero across the
north, wind chills come into play, with wind chill advisories
likley needed across northern areas Sunday night into Monday
morning, with wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below possible
across the North. There will continue to be the chance for snow
showers in the cold northwest flow, mainly for northern and
central areas into Sunday evening.

Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue on Monday as Canadian
high pressure continues to build across from the west. Northwest
winds will continue on the gusty side into the afternoon with
continued pressure gradient across the area.

The wind begins to slacken Monday night as high pressure builds
across the area with dry weather.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Dry weather continues on Tuesday with high temperatures
continuing below normal for this time of year. Low pressure
passes well to our South on Wednesday with continued dry
weather. Increasing clouds can be expected Thursday as the next
low approaches. Uncertainty exists with regard to the track of
the late week low which could bring a chance for some snow or
rain to the area later Thursday into Friday. Temperatures on
Tuesday will be below normal, above normal Wednesday and
Thursday, then near normal for the end of the week.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR next 24 hours. Northern terminals already seeing
nw winds gusting to 30-35kts with BGR and BHB increasing to near
30 kts in the next few hrs. Winds will diminish toward 21z with
light winds expected after 00z.

SHORT TERM:

Sun...MVFR/IFR in sct snow showers/squalls. NW wind gusting up to 30
kt.

Sun night...MVFR possible in sct evening snow showers, becoming VFR
late. Patchy blowing snow possible, mainly Aroostook county
terminals. NW wind gusts up to 35 kt.

Mon...VFR. NW wind gusting to 35 kt.

Tue-Wed...VFR. SW wind 5 to 10 kt.

&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Gale warning remains in effect until early this
afternoon. Once winds drop below gale force expect an SCA will
be required thru late tonight. Seas will increase to 5 to 6 feet
on the outer waters around daybreak before dropping this
afternoon to around 5 feet and under SCA conditions after
midnight tonight.

SHORT TERM: A gale warning may be required Sunday into Monday
evening with gusty NW winds expected in the cold air advection.
Moderate freezing spray is expected Sunday night. Winds/seas
will subside to small craft advisory levels later Monday night
through mid week.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ050>052.

&&

Near Term...Farrar/MCB
Short Term...Duda
Long Term...Duda
Aviation...Farrar/Duda
Marine...Farrar/Duda
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 3:53 AM EST, 9 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
353 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-140900-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
353 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine,
Interior DownEast Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley
Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Snow squalls, with gusty winds and reduced visibility, will be
possible Sunday afternoon. In addition, any snow falling on damp or
wet roads may quickly cause patches of ice as temperatures fall
through the evening. Blustery conditions continuing Sunday night may
cause patchy blowing snow in exposed areas.

Wind chills of 25 below zero are possible later Sunday night and
Monday morning across the North Woods and Aroostook County.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ050>052-140900-
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-
353 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Gale force winds are possible again Sunday through Monday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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