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Gale Warning 3, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 16, 2021, 3:44 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 17, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 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
- Jan 16, 2021, 3:44 PM EST (20:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2021, 9:57 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
584 WHUS71 KGYX 162332 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ANZ150-151-171345- /O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.GL.W.0003.210117T0600Z-210118T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ152-154-171345- /O.CON.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- 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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. && $$ ANZ153-171345- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
872 WHUS71 KGYX 170805 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 305 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ANZ150>152-154-172215- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 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 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. && $$ ANZ153-172215- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 305 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
122 WHUS71 KGYX 172119 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 419 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ANZ150>152-154-180600- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ 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- 419 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 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. && $$ ANZ153-180600- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ Casco Bay- 419 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
522 WHUS71 KGYX 180257 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 957 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ANZ150>152-154-181700- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T0500Z/ 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- 957 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 midnight EST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-181200- /O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T1200Z/ Casco Bay- 957 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 3:07 AM EST | Storm Warning | GYX | 15 hr | |
| Jan 16, 3:15 AM EST | High Wind Warning | GYX | Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | 15 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | GYX | Cumberland, York | 13 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | GYX | Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | 13 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:44 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 57 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.