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Gale Warning 33, NWS Gray, ME

December 2, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 2, 2021, 3:56 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 2, 2021, 3:56 AM EST (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 3, 2021, 6:59 PM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

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322 
WHUS71 KGYX 020856
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
356 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ150>154-022300-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0026.211202T2300Z-211203T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0033.211202T2100Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST
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 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A brief period of low end southerly gales
  may precede the westerly gales late this afternoon and evening
  in the waters off the MidCoast of Maine..

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
484 
WHUS71 KGYX 022017
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
317 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ150>154-031030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0033.211202T2100Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming west to northwest and increasing
  to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 2
  to 5 ft in the bays.

* 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 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
902 
WHUS71 KGYX 030423
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1123 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ150>154-031830-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
1123 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST 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 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
901 
WHUS71 KGYX 030826
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
326 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ150>154-032230-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
326 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
783 
WHUS71 KGYX 032011
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
311 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ150>154-040000-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
311 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

HAT
052 
WHUS71 KGYX 032359
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
659 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ150>152-154-041000-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0079.211204T0000Z-211204T1000Z/
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-
659 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape 
  Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-040100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
Casco Bay-
659 PM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have fallen below Gale force and will continue to
diminish through tonight.

$$

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Sources

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