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Gale Warning 8, NWS Gray, ME
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.
The area
The counties it named.
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 3:07 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 18 hr | |
| Feb 6, 3:18 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GYX | Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York | 33 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:48 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | GYX | Rockingham | 13 hr |
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