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Gale Warning 4, NWS Gray, ME
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.
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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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 10:53 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 72 hr | |
| Jan 23, 3:40 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | GYX | 29 hr | |
| Jan 23, 3:41 AM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 29 hr |
| Jan 22, 7:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Hillsborough | 42 min |
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