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Gale Warning 19, NWS Caribou, ME

April 21, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 21, 2021, 3:27 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 22, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2021, 3:27 AM EDT (07:27 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

281 
WHUS71 KCAR 210727
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
327 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ050>052-211530-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0015.210422T1200Z-210423T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
327 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MS
12 follow-up statements
312 
WHUS71 KCAR 211525
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1125 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ050>052-220130-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1125 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 12 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 Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
706 
WHUS71 KCAR 211912
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
312 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ050>052-220900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
312 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 
  to 12 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 Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
161 
WHUS71 KCAR 220006
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
806 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ050>052-220815-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
806 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
842 
WHUS71 KCAR 220227
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1027 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ050>052-221030-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1027 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
400 
WHUS71 KCAR 220436
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1236 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ050>052-221245-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1236 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
077 
WHUS71 KCAR 220834
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
434 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ050>052-221645-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.210422T1200Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
919 
WHUS71 KCAR 221542
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1142 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ050>052-230100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1142 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
090 
WHUS71 KCAR 221855
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
255 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ050>052-230900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
255 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 10 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 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
162 
WHUS71 KCAR 222329
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
729 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ050>052-230730-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
729 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 10 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 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
961 
WHUS71 KCAR 230710
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
310 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ050>052-231515-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
310 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
362 
WHUS71 KCAR 231542
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1142 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ050>052-232000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1142 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 
  to 10 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 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

VJN
633 
WHUS71 KCAR 231900
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
300 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ052-240300-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0034.210423T1900Z-210424T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
300 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2
  to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-240300-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0034.210423T1900Z-210424T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
300 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 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 and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VJN

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