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Gale Warning 26, NWS Gray, ME

October 25, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Oct 25, 2021, 7:37 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 2 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 25, 2021, 7:37 PM EDT (23:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2021, 10:12 AM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

274 
WHUS71 KGYX 252337
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
737 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ150-152-154-261345-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0022.211026T1200Z-211027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0026.211026T1200Z-211028T1500Z/
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-
737 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 8 AM Tuesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm track closer to the Cape Cod area
  would bring the potential for stronger wind gusts over the
  coastal waters.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-261345-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0026.211026T1600Z-211027T2200Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
737 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
083 
WHUS71 KGYX 260750
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

ANZ150-152-154-262200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0026.211026T1200Z-211028T1500Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, 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 8 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm track closer to Cape Cod would
  bring potential for stronger wind gusts over the coastal waters.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-262200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0026.211026T1600Z-211027T2200Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
011 
WHUS71 KGYX 261412
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1012 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

ANZ151-153-270415-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0026.211026T1600Z-211027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0004.211026T2300Z-211027T1500Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
1012 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-270415-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211028T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0004.211026T2300Z-211027T1500Z/
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-
1012 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 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 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.