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Gale Watch 21, NWS Caribou, ME

December 4, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale watch at Dec 4, 2021, 4:25 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 4:25 PM EST (21:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2021, 2:52 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

166 
WHUS71 KCAR 042125
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
425 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

ANZ050>052-051000-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0077.211205T0400Z-211205T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0021.211206T1200Z-211207T1500Z/
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-
425 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale 
  Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft possible.

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning 
  through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
964 
WHUS71 KCAR 042307
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
607 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

ANZ050>052-050715-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0077.211205T0400Z-211205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0021.211206T1200Z-211207T1500Z/
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-
607 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale
  Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 ft possible on the coastal waters and 5 to 8 ft
  possible on the intra coastal waters. 

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning 
  through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
048 
WHUS71 KCAR 050213
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
913 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

ANZ050>052-051015-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0077.211205T0400Z-211205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0021.211206T1200Z-211207T1500Z/
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-
913 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 10 to 15 ft possible on the coastal waters and 5 to 8 
  ft possible on the intra coastal waters.

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning 
  through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
416 
WHUS71 KCAR 050752
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
252 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

ANZ050>052-051600-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211205T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0021.211206T1200Z-211207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0031.211206T1200Z-211207T1500Z/
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-
252 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft 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 7 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
Dec 3, 9:26 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR15 hr
Dec 4, 4:25 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR10 hr

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Sources

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