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Gale Warning 36, NWS Caribou, ME

December 22, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 22, 2021, 2:28 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2021, 2:28 AM EST (07:28 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 3:05 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

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698 
WHUS71 KCAR 220728
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
228 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ050-051-221530-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0087.211222T0800Z-211222T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0025.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
228 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-221530-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0087.211222T0800Z-211223T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
228 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected. The wind will shift into the northwest
  tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CB
7 follow-up statements
406 
WHUS71 KCAR 221104
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ050-051-221915-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-221915-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. The
  wind will shift into the northwest tonight. Seas 3 to 5 ft
  expected. 

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CB
103 
WHUS71 KCAR 221451
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
951 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ050-051-222300-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
951 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-222300-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
951 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
236 
WHUS71 KCAR 221944
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
244 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ052-230345-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
244 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-230345-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
244 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
170 
WHUS71 KCAR 222353
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
653 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ050>052-230800-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0036.211223T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
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-
653 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
585 
WHUS71 KCAR 230748
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ052-231600-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0088.211223T0748Z-211223T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
248 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-231600-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211223T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
248 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 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 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
541 
WHUS71 KCAR 231448
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
948 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ050-051-232100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211223T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
948 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-232100-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211223T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
948 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 
  kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
844 
WHUS71 KCAR 232005
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ050-051-240415-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211223T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-240415-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 7:57 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR19 hr
Dec 22, 1:52 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCARAroostook38 min
Dec 22, 4:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCARAroostook3 hr

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Sources

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