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Gale Warning 16, NWS Gray, ME
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 3:18 AM EST | Wind Advisory | GYX | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, York | 31 hr |
| Mar 12, 6:51 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Franklin | 54 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.