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Gale Warning 6, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2021, 3:19 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 28, 2021, 3:19 AM EST (08:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 29, 2021, 9:27 PM EST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
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355 WHUS71 KGYX 280819 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ANZ152-154-282230- /O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0004.210129T0600Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ 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- 319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to the Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-282230- /O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0004.210129T0600Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- 319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Light freezing spray is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-282230- /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.210129T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ Casco Bay- 319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ151-282230- /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.210129T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ Penobscot Bay- 319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing spray is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
750 WHUS71 KGYX 281404 AAA MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Gray ME 904 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ANZ153-290415- /O.UPG.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.210129T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ Casco Bay- 904 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ151-290415- /O.UPG.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.210129T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ Penobscot Bay- 904 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing spray is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ152-154-290415- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ 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- 904 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-290415- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- 904 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing spray is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ARNOTT
904 WHUS71 KGYX 281416 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 916 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ANZ152>154-290430- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ 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- 916 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Casco 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...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-151-290430- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- 916 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing spray expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ARNOTT
113 WHUS71 KGYX 282019 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 319 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ANZ152>154-291030- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.210129T0300Z-210129T1700Z/ 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- 319 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * 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...Casco 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...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-151-291030- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.210129T0300Z-210130T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- 319 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ MSC
288 WHUS71 KGYX 290822 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 322 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ANZ152>154-292200- /O.EXT.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ 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- 322 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Casco 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...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-151-292200- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.210130T0200Z-210130T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- 322 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous navigating conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
000 WHUS71 KGYX 291944 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ANZ153-300945- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.210129T1944Z-210130T0900Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Casco Bay- 244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ152-154-300945- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ150-151-300945- /O.EXT.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.210129T1944Z-210130T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- 244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. 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. && $$
467 WHUS71 KGYX 300227 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ANZ152-154-301630- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ151-301500- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Penobscot Bay- 927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ150-301630- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- 927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-301500- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/ Casco Bay- 927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Tubbs
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gray, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 27, 10:02 PM EST, 5 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 27, 10:02 PM EST, 5 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Gray ME
1002 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
Tomorrow, a trough will move through eastern Maine bringing
light snow to the coast. A strong upper level low will move
southeastward into New England early Friday morning, bringing
down the coldest air so far this season. Scattered snow showers
and potentially a heavier snow squall will be possible on Friday
and early Friday evening. High pressure will build to our
northwest this weekend with mostly tranquil weather and
gradually moderating temperatures expected. A potential storm
may bring snow and wind to the area early next week but there
remains some uncertainty in the details.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Update...Minor changes to reflect latest observational trends.
Mainly adjusted PoP to match radar presentation. Upstream radar
at Sainte Francois shows light echoes increasing in coverage and
headed for the North Country so I have increased PoP to at least
likely there for the next several hours.
Previous discussion...Impacts: Light snow and snow showers
will continue over portions of western ME and northern NH
tonight. Only light accumulations, if any, are expected, but
could see brief reductions in visibility and slick roads for
those areas. Could also see some refreezing of roads in southern
areas overnight.
Clouds have persisted through the day, along with an area of
light snow and snow showers over portions of western ME as a
weak mid-upper trough remains over the Gulf of Maine. High-res
guidance remains somewhat mixed on how long this activity will
last, but regardless, have some likely to chance PoPs over much
of western ME through tonight. Not expecting much in the way of
accumulation, but a coating to a few tenths are possible. Will
also see snow showers continue on northern NH where very light
accumulations are possible. This activity should be rather low
impact, but brief reductions in visibility and slick roads will
be possible at times in those areas tonight and early tomorrow
morning. With low temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s,
will also note the potential for refreezing on any untreated
roads, particularly in southern zones where temperatures rose
above freezing this afternoon.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Impacts: Light snow and snow showers possible over portions of
western ME and northern NH. Only light accumulations, if any,
are expected, but could see brief reductions in visibility and
slick roads for those areas.
General troughiness remains over New England in the short term,
but flow is expected to become more northwesterly as we progress
through the day Thursday. Light snow showers will be possible
along the international border in the typically favored upslope
areas. The other place to watch will be the ME coast as the same
mid-upper level trough may allow some light snow to develop
right along the coast. In all cases, any accumulations will be
light and impacts will be similar to today.
Much colder air will begin to filter into the region Thursday
night on increasing northwesterly winds. Lows will range from
near zero for northern and western zones and in the positive
single digits elsewhere...likely the coldest air mass we have
seen this season. Wind chills will likely drop down into the 10
to 20 below range for northern zones and in the 0 to 10 below
ranges for southern zones by Friday morning.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The overall pattern through late next week looks to continue to be
dominated by a blocking ridge of high pressure across Northeastern
Canada.
The coldest airmass of the season will continue to work its way
into the area for the end of the week and early this weekend.
Highs will largely remain in the teens on Friday as gusty
northwesterly winds continue to advect in the colder airmass.
The gusty winds will be enhanced by a developing area of low
pressure that will deepen as it departs the Gulf of Maine and
heads south of Nova Scotia. A few snow showers are possible on
Friday as the trough that will aide in the development of the
system passes across New England, especially closer to the
coast.
The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures will send wind
chill readings below zero across the entire CWA Friday night and
Saturday morning. The winds will become less of a factor on
Saturday, but it won't be until later Saturday night and Sunday as
the ridge axis moves overhead that the winds will become fairly
light.
On Saturday, a storm system will emerge out of the Rocky Mountains
and deepen across the Southern Plains of the US. This storm will
weaken across the Ohio River Sunday and Sunday night, and a new low
will develop near the Outer Banks by Monday.
Under the influence of the blocking ridge across northeastern
Canada, the low pressure will be slow to make it's way up the
coastline, likely not moving out to sea south of Nova Scotia until
late Wednesday or Thursday. So the major question for early and
midweek next week is just how close this storm system will track to
our area.
The models overall are in fairly good agreement that the low
pressure center will track well to our south, and that it's more a
question of how much moisture can push northward into Northern New
England.
The GFS, GEFS, Canadian, and Canadian ensembles have been in fairly
good agreement that some precipitation would make it's way into our
CWA, mainly along the coastal plain, with the Canadian and it's
ensembles generally bringing more moisture farther north than the
GFS and GEFS. The Euro has been little more back and forth on how
much moisture makes its way into our area, while the Euro ensemble
members have been trending toward a more significant snowfall for
most of the area. There is good agreement among the models that
Tuesday and Tuesday night would be the best chance of seeing
accumulating snowfall.
With there still being notable differences in the models, the
generally weak steering patterns affecting the storm, and the
best chance of impacts from the system still being at least five
days away, I trended to bring POPs up for Tuesday and Tuesday
night, but held off on going too strong one way or the other.
Once the system departs later next week, high pressure will build
across New England for the end of the week.
&&
.AVIATION /03Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Short Term...VFR to MVFR conditions expected through the short
term. Light snow showers expected through this evening at
AUG/PWM/PSM through this evening. Light snow showers possible at
HIE through the entire short term. Winds become northwesterly on
Thursday, increasing throughout the day and into Thursday
night.
Long Term...Scattered snow showers on Friday will reduce
visibilities at times. Gusty North-Northwesterly winds are also
likely Friday and Friday night. VFR conditions are then expected
Saturday through Monday.
&&
.MARINE...
Short Term...No concerns through tonight, other than some light
snow/rain showers over the waters. Northwesterly winds increase
over the waters through Thursday and into Thursday night. Have
issued a gale watch beginning early Friday morning for the outer
waters as gusts to 35 kt are expected before daybreak Friday
morning. Seas will also build to 4-5 ft over the outer waters by
12Z Friday.
Long Term...Gale force winds are likely across the waters late
Thursday night through Friday night as a low pressure center
deepens south of Nova Scotia. SCA conditions would then be
expected Saturday. Freezing spray is also expected during this
time period. High pressure will build across the waters late
Saturday through early Monday. Another storm system is then
likely early to midweek next week.
&&
.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night
for ANZ150-152-154.
&&
NEAR TERM...LegroHazardous weather outlook, Jan 27, 3:34 PM EST, 11 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gray ME 334 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 MEZ018>028-NHZ005>015-282045- Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec- Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Knox-Coastal Waldo-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan- Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough- Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham- Western And Central Hillsborough- 334 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine, southwest Maine, New Hampshire, central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Black ice is possible tonight as untreated surfaces refreeze after sunset. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A storm system has the potential to bring plowable snow to the region early to midweek next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MEZ007>009-012>014-033-NHZ001>004-282045- Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford- Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior Cumberland Highlands- Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- 334 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, west central Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Black ice is possible tonight as untreated surfaces refreeze after sunset. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Wind chill values as cold as -20 degrees are possible Thursday night and Friday Night. A storm system has the potential to bring plowable snow to the region early to midweek next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ150-152-154-282045- 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- 334 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. Very cold temperatures will likely result in moderate freezing spray from Thursday night into Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ151-153-282045- Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 334 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Very cold temperatures will likely result in moderate freezing spray from Thursday night into Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 27, 9:47 PM EST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
947 PM EST WED JAN 27 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 PM SNOW 1 W OTISFIELD 44.15N 70.58W
01/27/2021 M3.5 INCH OXFORD ME TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
TUBBSLocal storm report, Jan 27, 9:58 PM EST, 5 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
958 PM EST WED JAN 27 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0955 PM SNOW 1 NNW AUBURN 44.12N 70.24W
01/27/2021 M4.3 INCH ANDROSCOGGIN ME PUBLIC
&&
TUBBSLocal storm report, Jan 27, 11:23 PM EST, 3 hours 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1123 PM EST WED JAN 27 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1123 PM SNOW 2 NE GRAY 43.90N 70.31W
01/27/2021 M3.1 INCH CUMBERLAND ME NWS EMPLOYEE
&&
MJCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 3:19 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 6 hr | |
| Jan 28, 3:19 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | GYX | 55 hr | |
| Jan 28, 3:23 AM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | GYX | Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Sullivan | 30 hr |
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