Alert archive / Maine / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 36, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 16, 2021, 3:38 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 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 16, 2021, 3:38 PM EST (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 17, 2021, 12:31 PM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
The text
As transmitted.
148 WHUS71 KGYX 162038 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 338 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ANZ150-152-154-171045- /O.UPG.KGYX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0036.211217T0600Z-211217T1800Z/ 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- 338 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 1 AM to 1 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. && $$ ANZ151-171045- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ Penobscot Bay- 338 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-171045- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0086.211217T0600Z-211217T2300Z/ Casco Bay- 338 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
3 follow-up statements
522 WHUS71 KGYX 170413 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1113 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ANZ150-152-154-171800- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0036.211217T0600Z-211217T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 1113 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ151-171815- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ Penobscot Bay- 1113 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-171815- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0086.211217T0600Z-211217T2300Z/ Casco Bay- 1113 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
144 WHUS71 KGYX 170842 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 342 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ANZ150-152-154-171800- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211217T1800Z/ 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- 342 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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...Until 1 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. && $$ ANZ151-172245- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ Penobscot Bay- 342 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-172245- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ Casco Bay- 342 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
606 WHUS71 KGYX 171731 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1231 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ANZ150-152-154-180900- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211217T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 1231 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ151-180900- /O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/ Penobscot Bay- 1231 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ ANZ153-172300- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-211217T2300Z/ Casco Bay- 1231 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 4:05 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 51 hr | |
| Dec 16, 3:14 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | GYX | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and 3 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 16, 3:14 PM EST | Wind Advisory | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 21 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.