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Gale Warning 5, NWS Caribou, ME

January 28, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2021, 2:59 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 2:59 AM EST (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 29, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 29, 2021, 8:53 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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107 
WHUS71 KCAR 280759
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
259 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

ANZ050-051-281600-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0004.210129T0800Z-210130T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet 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 5 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-281600-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0007.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
526 
WHUS71 KCAR 281150
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
650 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

ANZ050-051-282130-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
650 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet 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 5 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-282130-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0007.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
650 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 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.

&&

$$
137 
WHUS71 KCAR 281502
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1002 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

ANZ050-051-290000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1002 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet 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 5 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-290000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0007.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1002 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
577 
WHUS71 KCAR 282131
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
431 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

ANZ050-051-290900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
431 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet 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 5 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-290900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0007.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
431 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
835 
WHUS71 KCAR 290117
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
817 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

ANZ052-291100-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0007.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
817 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-291100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
817 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet 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 5 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
983 
WHUS71 KCAR 290804
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
304 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

ANZ052-292100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
304 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3
  to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-292100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.210129T1000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
304 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 feet 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...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS71 KCAR 292015
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
315 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

ANZ052-300415-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210130T0500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
315 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-300415-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210130T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
315 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* 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 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS71 KCAR 300153
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
853 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

ANZ052-301100-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0008.210130T0153Z-210130T1100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
853 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-301100-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210130T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0008.210130T0153Z-210130T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
853 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

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

* 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 noon 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.

&&

$$

VJN

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