Alert archive / Maine / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 18, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2021, 3:48 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 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 17, 2021, 3:48 PM EDT (19:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2021, 2:57 PM EDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
The text
As transmitted.
011 WHUS71 KGYX 171948 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 348 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ANZ150-152-154-181000- /O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0013.210319T0600Z-210320T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0018.210319T0600Z-210320T0000Z/ 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- 348 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ151-181000- /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0018.210319T0600Z-210320T0000Z/ Penobscot Bay- 348 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-181000- /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.210319T0300Z-210320T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 348 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
4 follow-up statements
080 WHUS71 KGYX 180747 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ANZ150>152-154-182200- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0018.210319T0600Z-210320T0000Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-182200- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.210319T0300Z-210320T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
352 WHUS71 KGYX 181908 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 308 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ANZ150>152-154-190915- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0018.210319T0600Z-210320T0000Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 308 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-190915- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.210319T0300Z-210320T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 308 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
800 WHUS71 KGYX 190709 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 309 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ANZ150>152-154-192115- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210320T0000Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 309 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-192115- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 309 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 34 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
580 WHUS71 KGYX 191857 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 257 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ANZ150>152-154-200600- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210320T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 257 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-200600- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 257 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 3:33 AM EDT | Gale Watch | GYX | 12 hr | |
| Mar 17, 3:48 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 54 hr |
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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.