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Gale Warning 2, NWS Gray, ME

January 15, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2021, 3:14 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 3:14 AM EST (08:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 3:44 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

320 
WHUS71 KGYX 150814
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
314 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ150>154-152215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
314 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
  12 to 18 ft expected on the outer waters.

* 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 5 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
530 
WHUS71 KGYX 152059
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
359 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ150>154-161100-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
359 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft expected.

* 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...From 5 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$
537 
WHUS71 KGYX 160807
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ150>152-162215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-162215-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
620 
WHUS71 KGYX 161136
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ154-170000-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ153-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Casco Bay-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5
  to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150>152-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
300 
WHUS71 KGYX 162044
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ152-154-171045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0003.210117T0600Z-210118T0600Z/
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-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-171045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.210116T2044Z-210118T0600Z/
Casco Bay-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-151-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, 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
Jan 15, 3:18 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset13 hr
Jan 15, 6:49 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGYXFranklin, Oxford36 hr
Jan 15, 4:00 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York24 hr
Jan 15, 4:04 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchGYXCumberland, York11 hr
Jan 15, 4:20 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset35 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.