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Gale Warning 18, NWS Caribou, ME

April 15, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 15, 2021, 2:50 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 16, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. 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
Apr 15, 2021, 2:50 AM EDT (06:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2021, 7:47 AM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

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259 
WHUS71 KCAR 150650
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
250 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

ANZ050>052-152100-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0014.210416T1200Z-210417T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0018.210416T1200Z-210417T0600Z/
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-
250 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 
  to 10 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 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

VJN
10 follow-up statements
396 
WHUS71 KCAR 151432
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1032 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

ANZ050>052-152200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.210416T1200Z-210417T0600Z/
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-
1032 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
978 
WHUS71 KCAR 151934
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
334 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

ANZ050>052-160345-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.210416T1200Z-210417T0600Z/
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-
334 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
007 
WHUS71 KCAR 160111
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
911 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

ANZ050>052-160915-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.210416T1200Z-210417T0600Z/
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-
911 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 10 feet expected on the coastal waters, and 4 to 7 feet on
  the intra coastal waters. 

* 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 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT 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
551 
WHUS71 KCAR 160711
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

ANZ050>052-162030-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0018.210416T1200Z-210417T0800Z/
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-
311 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 8 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

VJN
857 
WHUS71 KCAR 161333
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

ANZ050>052-162200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T0800Z/
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-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
584 
WHUS71 KCAR 162035
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
435 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

ANZ050>052-170900-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T1200Z/
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-
435 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 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.

&&

$$


Norcross
161 
WHUS71 KCAR 162224
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
624 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

ANZ050>052-170630-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T1200Z/
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-
624 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 feet on the coastal waters and 5 to 8 feet on the
  intra coastal waters. 

* 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 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
747 
WHUS71 KCAR 170116
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
916 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

ANZ050>052-170930-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T1200Z/
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 EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
  7 to 12 feet on the coastal waters, and 5 to 8 feet on the 
  intra coastal waters.

* 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 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
080 
WHUS71 KCAR 170657
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
257 AM EDT Sat Apr 17 2021

ANZ050>052-171200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T1200Z/
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 Sat Apr 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
  7 to 12 feet on the coastal waters, and 5 to 8 feet on the 
  intra coastal waters.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
384 
WHUS71 KCAR 171147
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
747 AM EDT Sat Apr 17 2021

ANZ050>052-172200-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210417T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0033.210417T1147Z-210418T0000Z/
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-
747 AM EDT Sat Apr 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Norcross

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