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Gale Warning 34, NWS Gray, ME

December 5, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 5, 2021, 2:55 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 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
Dec 5, 2021, 2:55 AM EST (07:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 7, 2021, 6:46 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

486 
WHUS71 KGYX 050755
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
255 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

ANZ153-052200-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211205T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0027.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0034.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>152-154-052200-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211205T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0027.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0034.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
135 
WHUS71 KGYX 052032
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
332 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

ANZ150>154-061045-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0034.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
332 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Tubbs
806 
WHUS71 KGYX 061018
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
518 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

ANZ150>154-070030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0034.211206T1200Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
518 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds, shifting west tonight, 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 13 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 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
616 
WHUS71 KGYX 062045
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
345 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

ANZ150>154-071045-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
345 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
440 
WHUS71 KGYX 062306
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
606 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

ANZ150>154-071200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
606 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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 Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
958 
WHUS71 KGYX 070833
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
333 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

ANZ150>154-071200-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211207T1200Z/
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-
333 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 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 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.

&&

$$
756 
WHUS71 KGYX 071146
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
646 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

ANZ150>154-080200-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211207T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0081.211207T1146Z-211208T0600Z/
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-
646 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 10 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, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters 
  from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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
Dec 5, 3:22 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGYXKnox, Waldo34 hr
Dec 5, 3:30 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York23 hr
Dec 4, 10:20 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXGrafton40 min

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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.