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Gale Warning 30, NWS Caribou, ME

December 2, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 2, 2021, 2:56 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 2, 2021, 2:56 AM EST (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 3, 2021, 9:26 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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317 
WHUS71 KCAR 020756
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
256 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ052-022200-
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0600Z-211204T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
256 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-022200-
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0300Z-211204T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
256 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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
6 follow-up statements
139 
WHUS71 KCAR 021555
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1055 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ050-051-030000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0300Z-211204T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1055 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-030000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0600Z-211204T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1055 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
680 
WHUS71 KCAR 022053
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ052-030500-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0300Z-211204T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-030500-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0300Z-211204T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft 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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
447 
WHUS71 KCAR 030018
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
718 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ050>052-031000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.211203T0300Z-211204T0300Z/
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-
718 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS71 KCAR 030810
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
310 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ050>052-032200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
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 EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* 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 10 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.

&&

$$

VJN
069 
WHUS71 KCAR 032055
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
355 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ050>052-040300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
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-
355 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* 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 10 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS71 KCAR 040226
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
926 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ050>052-041030-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0076.211204T0226Z-211204T1400Z/
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-
926 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* 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 9 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

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