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Gale Warning 4, NWS Gray, ME

January 22, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 22, 2021, 10:53 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 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
Jan 22, 2021, 10:53 PM EST (03:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

221 
WHUS71 KGYX 230353
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ150-152-154-231800-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 2 PM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-231800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.210123T1200Z-210124T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
664 
WHUS71 KGYX 230840
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-232245-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington,ME to Merrimack River, MA
  out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to noon 
  EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-232245-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.210123T1200Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 
  4 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM 
  this evening to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
171 
WHUS71 KGYX 232028
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-241030-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
374 
WHUS71 KGYX 240838
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241700-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-242100-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
738 
WHUS71 KGYX 241405
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241700-
/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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 noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-242100-
/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
604 
WHUS71 KGYX 241720
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150-152-154-250300-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0005.210124T1720Z-210125T0300Z/
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-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-250730-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-250730-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Casco Bay-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

* 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
Jan 22, 10:53 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX72 hr
Jan 23, 3:40 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryGYX29 hr
Jan 23, 3:41 AM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset29 hr
Jan 22, 7:48 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXHillsborough42 min

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Sources

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