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Gale Warning 23, NWS Gray, ME

April 21, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 21, 2021, 4:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 22, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 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
Apr 21, 2021, 4:03 AM EDT (08:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

866 
WHUS71 KGYX 210803
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
403 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ150>154-212215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0019.210422T0800Z-210423T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0023.210422T0800Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
403 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 4 AM Thursday to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
203 
WHUS71 KGYX 211336
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
936 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ150>154-220400-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.210422T0800Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
936 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 4 AM Thursday to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

ARNOTT
981 
WHUS71 KGYX 211841
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
241 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ANZ150>154-220845-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.210422T0800Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
241 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 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 4 AM Thursday to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

ARNOTT
415 
WHUS71 KGYX 220721
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
321 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ150>154-222130-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.210422T0800Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
321 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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...Until 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
747 
WHUS71 KGYX 221330
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
930 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ150>154-230330-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
930 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
411 
WHUS71 KGYX 221902
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
302 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ150>154-230915-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
302 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
195 
WHUS71 KGYX 230037
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
837 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ153-231445-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.210423T0037Z-210423T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
837 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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>152-154-231445-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
837 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
624 
WHUS71 KGYX 230318
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1118 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

ANZ150>152-154-231500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
1118 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231730-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210423T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
1118 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
331 
WHUS71 KGYX 230649
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
249 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-231500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
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-
249 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-232100-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210423T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
249 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
375 
WHUS71 KGYX 231436
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1036 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ154-232200-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210423T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1036 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>152-232000-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1036 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* 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 4 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-232200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210423T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
1036 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
823 
WHUS71 KGYX 231439
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

ANZ150>152-232000-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210423T2000Z/
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-
1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft.

* 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 4 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-232200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210423T2200Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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
Apr 21, 2:56 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset35 hr
Apr 21, 6:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXYork49 min
Apr 21, 6:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCumberland52 min
Apr 21, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCheshire62 min
Apr 21, 4:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXHillsborough61 min
Apr 21, 5:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXMerrimack64 min
Apr 21, 5:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGYXRockingham66 min

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Sources

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