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Gale Warning 17, NWS Caribou, ME

April 4, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 4, 2021, 2:35 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. 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
Apr 4, 2021, 2:35 AM EDT (06:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2021, 2:57 AM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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031 
WHUS71 KCAR 040635
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ052-041445-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-041445-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
891 
WHUS71 KCAR 040950
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
550 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ050>052-041800-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
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-
550 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
953 
WHUS71 KCAR 041626
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1226 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ050>052-050300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
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-
1226 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 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...Until 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

VJN
434 
WHUS71 KCAR 041840
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
240 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ050>052-050900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
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-
240 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 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 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

VJN
430 
WHUS71 KCAR 050657
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
257 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

ANZ050>052-051500-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0031.210405T0657Z-210406T1200Z/
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-
257 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...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, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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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