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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gray, ME

April 4, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 4, 2021, 3:18 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2021, 3:18 AM EDT (07:18 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2021, 6:26 AM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

884 
WHUS71 KGYX 040718
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
318 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ150>152-042130-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0017.210404T2100Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0021.210404T2100Z-210405T1200Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 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 5 PM this afternoon to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-042130-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0030.210404T2100Z-210405T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
293 
WHUS71 KGYX 041945
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
345 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

ANZ150>152-050945-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.210404T2100Z-210405T1200Z/
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-
345 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-050945-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0030.210404T2100Z-210405T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
345 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
135 
WHUS71 KGYX 051026
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
626 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

ANZ150>152-052100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210405T2100Z/
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-
626 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

* 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...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-052100-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210405T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
626 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.