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Storm Warning 3, NWS Caribou, ME

March 1, 2021

NWS Caribou, ME issued this storm warning at Mar 1, 2021, 2:44 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued: Mar 1, 2021, 2:44 AM EST (07:44 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired: Mar 2, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force: 24 hr
Issued by: NWS Caribou, ME

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450 
WHUS71 KCAR 010744
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
244 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

ANZ050>052-011545-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SR.A.0001.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0003.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.UP.A.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
244 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* 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 Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM 
  to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

7 follow-up statements

776 
WHUS71 KCAR 011451
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
951 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

ANZ050>052-020000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
951 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* 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 Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM 
  to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

104 
WHUS71 KCAR 012032
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
332 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

ANZ050>052-020445-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
332 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, 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...For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM 
  to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

676 
WHUS71 KCAR 020218
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
918 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

ANZ050>052-021030-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
918 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, 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...For the Storm Warning, through 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

CB

747 
WHUS71 KCAR 020748
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

ANZ050>052-021600-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
248 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, 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...For the Storm Warning, through 7 PM EST Tuesday. For 
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM EST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

132 
WHUS71 KCAR 021533
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1033 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

ANZ050>052-022345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
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-
1033 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST 
  this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

351 
WHUS71 KCAR 022003
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
303 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

ANZ050>052-030300-
/O.CAN.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0004.210302T2100Z-210303T0300Z/
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-
303 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  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...For the Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

926 
WHUS71 KCAR 030004
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
704 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

ANZ050>052-031000-
/O.EXP.KCAR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0012.210303T0004Z-210303T1000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0300Z/
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-
704 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 5 AM EST Wednesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Norcross

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 1, 1:14 AM EST	Wind Chill Warning	CAR	Aroostook, Piscataquis, Somerset	33 hr
Mar 1, 1:18 AM EST	Wind Chill Advisory	CAR	Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington	33 hr
Mar 1, 2:44 AM EST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	CAR		36 hr
Mar 1, 8:19 AM EST	Coastal Flood Statement	CAR	Hancock	5 hr
Mar 1, 8:19 AM EST	Coastal Flood Advisory	CAR	Washington	5 hr
Mar 1, 3:31 PM EST	Wind Advisory	CAR	Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington	28 hr

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