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Small Craft Advisory 9, NWS Caribou, ME

January 30, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this small craft advisory at Jan 30, 2021, 6:59 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2021, 6:59 PM EST (23:59 UTC)
Expired
Jan 31, 2021, 3:39 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

336 
WHUS71 KCAR 302359
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
659 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

ANZ050-051-311000-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0009.210130T2359Z-210131T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
659 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N
  and seas 2 to 4 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 5 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
1 follow-up statement
651 
WHUS71 KCAR 310839
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
339 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

ANZ050-051-311645-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210131T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0005.210202T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
339 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-311645-
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0005.210202T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
339 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

Sinko

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 8:53 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR16 hr

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Sources

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