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Gale Warning 16, NWS Gray, ME

March 12, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 12, 2021, 3:03 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 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 12, 2021, 3:03 AM EST (08:03 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 13, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

344 
WHUS71 KGYX 120803
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
303 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ150-152-154-122215-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0012.210313T0300Z-210313T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0016.210313T0300Z-210313T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
303 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-122215-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0016.210313T0300Z-210313T2200Z/
Penobscot Bay-
303 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-122215-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0016.210313T0300Z-210313T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
303 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
521 
WHUS71 KGYX 130309
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1009 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

ANZ150>154-131715-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210313T1900Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1009 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape 
  Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from 
  Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters 
  from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
136 
WHUS71 KGYX 130832
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
332 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

ANZ150>154-131900-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210313T1900Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
332 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay,Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde,
  ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
476 
WHUS71 KGYX 131856
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
156 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

ANZ150>154-140900-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210313T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0017.210314T1200Z-210315T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
156 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME 
  to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters 
  from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 11 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 Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 3:18 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGYXAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, York31 hr
Mar 12, 6:51 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXFranklin54 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.