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Gale Warning 7, NWS Gray, ME

January 31, 2021

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

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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

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 3:25 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningGYXAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln and 5 more59 hr
Jan 31, 3:45 PM ESTStorm WarningGYX48 hr
Jan 31, 3:56 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchGYXCumberland, York23 hr

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Sources

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