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Gale Warning 8, NWS Gray, ME

February 6, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Feb 6, 2021, 3:07 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2021, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 6, 2021, 8:41 PM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

278 
WHUS71 KGYX 060807
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
307 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ150-152-154-062215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0006.210206T1200Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0008.210206T1200Z-210207T0300Z/
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-
307 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-062215-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.210206T0807Z-210207T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
307 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
251 
WHUS71 KGYX 061225
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
725 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ150-152-154-070230-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0300Z/
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-
725 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-070230-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
725 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
276 
WHUS71 KGYX 062023
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
323 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ150-152-154-070300-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0300Z/
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-
323 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-070600-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
323 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS71 KGYX 070141
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
841 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ150-152-154-071545-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0012.210207T0141Z-210207T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.A.0007.210207T2200Z-210208T2200Z/
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-
841 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 
  to 9 ft possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-070245-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
841 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

Tubbs

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:07 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX18 hr
Feb 6, 3:18 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York33 hr
Feb 6, 2:48 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchGYXRockingham13 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.