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Gale Warning 8, NWS Caribou, ME

February 7, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Feb 7, 2021, 5:55 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 7, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 7, 2021, 5:55 AM EST (10:55 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 12:04 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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753 
WHUS71 KCAR 071055
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
555 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ050-071900-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0008.210208T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
555 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ051-052-071900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
555 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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
832 
WHUS71 KCAR 071525
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ051-072330-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.GL.W.0008.210208T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, 
  ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-072330-
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0008.210208T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 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.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-072330-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
978 
WHUS71 KCAR 072018
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
318 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ050-051-080430-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0008.210208T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
318 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-080430-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
318 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
006 
WHUS71 KCAR 072313
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
613 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ050-051-080715-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0008.210208T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
613 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt,
  shifting into the northwest overnight. 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...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-080715-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
613 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, shifting
  into the northwest overnight. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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
907 
WHUS71 KCAR 080216
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
916 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ050-051-081030-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
916 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  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 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-081030-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
916 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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
639 
WHUS71 KCAR 080827
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
327 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

ANZ050-051-081630-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
327 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
  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 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-081630-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
327 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
317 
WHUS71 KCAR 081434
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
934 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

ANZ050-051-081800-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
934 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-082100-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
934 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
606 
WHUS71 KCAR 081704
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1204 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

ANZ050-051-090115-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210209T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1204 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 8 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 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-090115-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210209T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1204 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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
Feb 7, 3:45 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningCARHancock, Washington24 hr
Feb 7, 3:45 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Washington24 hr
Feb 7, 3:59 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR45 hr

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Sources

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