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Gale Warning 18, NWS Gray, ME

March 17, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 3:33 AM EDTGale WatchGYX12 hr
Mar 17, 3:48 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX54 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.