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Gale Warning 35, NWS Caribou, ME

December 20, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 20, 2021, 2:29 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2021, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2021, 2:29 AM EST (07:29 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2021, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 21, 2021, 9:24 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

976 
WHUS71 KCAR 200729
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
229 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

ANZ050-051-201700-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211220T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0024.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0035.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
229 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 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 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-201700-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211220T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0035.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
229 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
881 
WHUS71 KCAR 201533
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1033 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

ANZ050>052-210000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
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-
1033 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft 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 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
562 
WHUS71 KCAR 202134
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
434 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

ANZ050>052-211000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
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 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft 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 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
085 
WHUS71 KCAR 210114
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
814 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

ANZ050>052-211200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.211221T0200Z-211221T1400Z/
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-
814 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft 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 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
082 
WHUS71 KCAR 210741
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
241 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ050>052-211500-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211221T1500Z/
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-
241 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected on the coastal waters, and 4 to 7 ft 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
974 
WHUS71 KCAR 211100
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
600 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ050>052-211500-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211221T1500Z/
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-
600 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected on the coastal waters, and 4 to 7 ft 
  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 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS71 KCAR 211424
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
924 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ050>052-212230-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0086.211221T1424Z-211222T0000Z/
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-
924 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West 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 7 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.