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Gale Warning 38, NWS Gray, ME

December 22, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Dec 22, 2021, 3:07 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 22, 2021, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

754 
WHUS71 KGYX 220807
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
307 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ151-222215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.211222T0900Z-211223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0038.211222T2300Z-211223T1500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
307 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-222215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0029.211223T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0038.211222T2300Z-211223T1500Z/
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-
307 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-222215-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.211222T2300Z-211223T1700Z/
Casco Bay-
307 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* 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
664 
WHUS71 KGYX 222030
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
330 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ150>152-154-231030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0038.211222T2300Z-211223T1500Z/
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-
330 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231030-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.211222T2300Z-211223T1700Z/
Casco Bay-
330 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
104 
WHUS71 KGYX 230811
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
311 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-231500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211223T1500Z/
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-
311 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231700-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Casco Bay-
311 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
165 
WHUS71 KGYX 231142
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
642 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ151-231700-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211223T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Penobscot Bay-
642 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-231500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211223T1500Z/
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-
642 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231700-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211223T1700Z/
Casco Bay-
642 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.