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Gale Warning 4, NWS Caribou, ME

January 22, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 22, 2021, 10:58 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 22, 2021, 10:58 PM EST (03:58 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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609 
WHUS71 KCAR 230358
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1058 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ050>052-231200-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0003.210123T2200Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0004.210123T2200Z-210124T2100Z/
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-
1058 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 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 5 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
588 
WHUS71 KCAR 230803
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
303 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ050>052-231615-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0004.210123T2200Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.210124T0500Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
303 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  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...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM 
  EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
777 
WHUS71 KCAR 231538
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1038 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ050>052-232345-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0004.210123T2200Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.210124T0500Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
1038 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  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...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM 
  EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
241 
WHUS71 KCAR 232045
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
345 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ050>052-240445-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0004.210123T2200Z-210125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.210124T0500Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
345 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
898 
WHUS71 KCAR 232326
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
626 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ050>052-240730-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.210124T0500Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
626 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

CB
538 
WHUS71 KCAR 240221
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
921 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ050>052-241030-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.210124T0500Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
921 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

CB
125 
WHUS71 KCAR 240801
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
301 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ050>052-241615-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/
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-
301 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$
074 
WHUS71 KCAR 241142
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
642 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ050>052-241945-
/O.EXP.KCAR.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0200Z/
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-
642 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 9 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.

&&

$$
549 
WHUS71 KCAR 241741
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1241 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ050>052-250300-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0300Z/
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-
1241 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

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

&&

$$

Sinko
450 
WHUS71 KCAR 250302
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1002 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ050>052-251115-
/O.EXP.KCAR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0006.210125T0302Z-210126T0900Z/
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-
1002 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* 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 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
Jan 23, 3:03 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryCAR28 hr
Jan 23, 3:51 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryCARSomerset15 hr

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Sources

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