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Gale Warning 34, NWS Caribou, ME

December 16, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 16, 2021, 3:34 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 16, 2021, 3:34 PM EST (20:34 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 17, 2021, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 17, 2021, 12:46 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

011 
WHUS71 KCAR 162034
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
334 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

ANZ050-051-170445-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211217T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0034.211217T0700Z-211218T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
334 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-170445-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.211217T0300Z-211218T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
334 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 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...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
797 
WHUS71 KCAR 170138
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
838 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

ANZ050-051-171000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0034.211217T0700Z-211218T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
838 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-171000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.211217T0300Z-211218T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
838 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 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...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
246 
WHUS71 KCAR 170809
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
309 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

ANZ050-051-171615-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
309 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-171615-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211218T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
309 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
026 
WHUS71 KCAR 171433
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
933 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

ANZ050-051-172245-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
933 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-172245-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211218T0300Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
933 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
357 
WHUS71 KCAR 171746
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1246 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

ANZ050-051-180600-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1246 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* 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 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-180600-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1246 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

Sinko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 16, 3:32 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryCARHancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington9 hr
Dec 16, 3:32 PM ESTWind AdvisoryCARAroostook, Piscataquis, Somerset21 hr
Dec 16, 3:34 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR39 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.