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Gale Watch 13, NWS Caribou, ME

April 3, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale watch at Apr 3, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Apr 3, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2021, 2:35 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

188 
WHUS71 KCAR 030745
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
345 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

ANZ052-031545-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
345 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-031545-
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
345 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

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

* 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 Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
990 
WHUS71 KCAR 031319
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
919 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

ANZ052-032130-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
919 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-032130-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
919 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

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

* 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 Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

AS
281 
WHUS71 KCAR 032000
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
400 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

ANZ052-040400-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
400 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-040400-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
400 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

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

* 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 Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

AS
417 
WHUS71 KCAR 040115
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
915 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

ANZ052-040915-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
915 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-040915-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
915 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

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

* 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 Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
031 
WHUS71 KCAR 040635
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ052-041445-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0030.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ050-051-041445-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0013.210405T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0017.210404T1800Z-210405T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
235 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:45 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR23 hr

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