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Gale Warning 7, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jan 31, 2021, 3:45 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 25 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 31, 2021, 3:45 PM EST (20:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 2, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
The text
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497 WHUS71 KGYX 312045 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 345 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ANZ151-153-011045- /O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0007.210202T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 345 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-154-011045- /O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0002.210202T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 345 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
7 follow-up statements
864 WHUS71 KGYX 010916 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 416 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ANZ151-153-012330- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0007.210202T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 416 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-154-012330- /O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0002.210202T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 416 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
097 WHUS71 KGYX 020153 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 853 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ANZ151-153-021600- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 853 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-154-021600- /O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 853 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
645 WHUS71 KGYX 020905 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 405 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ANZ151-153-021700- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 405 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-154-021700- /O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 405 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
930 WHUS71 KGYX 021512 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1012 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ANZ151-153-021700- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 1012 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-154-021700- /O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 1012 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
540 WHUS71 KGYX 021644 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1144 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ANZ152-154-030300- /O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1700Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/ 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- 1144 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. * 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...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. && $$ ANZ151-153-030300- /O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 1144 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ150-022100- /O.EXT.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- 1144 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
452 WHUS71 KGYX 022038 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 338 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ANZ150-030100- /O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0100Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- 338 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-031045- /O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0009.210202T2038Z-210203T2100Z/ Casco Bay- 338 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ151-152-154-030100- /O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0100Z/ Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 338 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
580 WHUS71 KGYX 030118 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 818 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ANZ150>152-154-031530- /O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T2100Z/ 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- 818 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High seas may continue for a few more days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ153-031530- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T2100Z/ Casco Bay- 818 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 3:25 PM EST | Winter Storm Warning | GYX | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln and 5 more | 59 hr |
| Jan 31, 3:45 PM EST | Storm Warning | GYX | 48 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:56 PM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | GYX | Cumberland, York | 23 hr |
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