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Gale Warning 15, NWS Gray, ME

March 4, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 4, 2021, 3:13 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2021, 3:13 AM EST (08:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 5, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

386 
WHUS71 KGYX 040813
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
313 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ154-042215-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.210304T0900Z-210304T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0011.210304T2000Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0015.210304T2000Z-210305T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
313 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-042215-
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.210304T1700Z-210305T0500Z/
Casco Bay-
313 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ151-152-042215-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.210304T0813Z-210306T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
313 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-042215-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
313 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
000 
WHUS71 KGYX 041450
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
950 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ154-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0015.210304T2000Z-210305T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
950 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-152-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
950 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
950 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.210304T1700Z-210305T0500Z/
Casco Bay-
950 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
297 
WHUS71 KGYX 041755
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1255 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ154-050500-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0015.210304T1800Z-210305T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1255 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-152-051000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
1255 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-051000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
1255 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210305T0500Z/
Casco Bay-
1255 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
967 
WHUS71 KGYX 041935
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
235 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ154-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210305T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
235 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-152-050945-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
235 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-050945-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
235 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-050500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210305T0500Z/
Casco Bay-
235 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
498 
WHUS71 KGYX 050454
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1154 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ154-050600-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210305T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1154 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

Winds are expected to drop below Gale Warning criteria and have
replaced the Gale Warning with a Small Craft Advisory.

$$

ANZ153-050600-
/O.EXP.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210305T0500Z/
Casco Bay-
1154 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

Winds are expected to drop belw Small Craft Advisory criteria.

$$

ANZ151-152-051900-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
1154 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-051900-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
1154 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

* 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 Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 3:17 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGYXFranklin, Oxford21 hr

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Sources

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