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Gale Warning 31, NWS Gray, ME

November 12, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Nov 12, 2021, 6:31 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 13, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2021, 6:31 PM EST (23:31 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 6:52 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

824 
WHUS71 KGYX 122331
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ152-154-131345-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T0800Z/
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-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 7 PM Saturday to 3 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-131345-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0070.211112T2331Z-211114T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ151-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
952 
WHUS71 KGYX 130353
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ151-131800-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-131800-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-131800-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
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-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-131800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
189 
WHUS71 KGYX 130834
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
334 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

ANZ153-132245-
/O.UPG.KGYX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
334 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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>152-154-132245-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
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-
334 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS71 KGYX 140244
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
944 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

ANZ150>154-141200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
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-
944 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 7 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
690 
WHUS71 KGYX 140841
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
341 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

ANZ151>154-142000-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0071.211114T0841Z-211114T2000Z/
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-
341 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...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...Until 3 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-141200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
341 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
363 
WHUS71 KGYX 141152
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
652 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

ANZ150-142000-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211114T2000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
652 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...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.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151>154-142000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211114T2000Z/
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-
652 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 and Coastal Waters from 
  Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 3:48 AM ESTFlood WatchGYXOxford16 hr
Nov 12, 3:52 AM ESTStorm WarningGYX19 hr
Nov 12, 9:17 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York10 hr
Nov 12, 2:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXYork55 min
Nov 12, 3:54 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCumberland, Sagadahoc, York66 min
Nov 12, 4:40 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryGYXAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, York110 min
Nov 12, 6:31 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX9 hr
Nov 12, 12:33 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCheshire, Sullivan57 min
Nov 12, 1:09 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXHillsborough, Merrimack66 min
Nov 12, 2:28 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryGYXBelknap, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, Merrimack, Sullivan3 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.