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Gale Watch 21, NWS Gray, ME

September 1, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale watch at Sep 1, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 1, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 1, 2021, 3:08 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

780 
WHUS71 KGYX 010737
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
337 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

ANZ150>152-012145-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0054.210902T0800Z-210903T0800Z/
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-
337 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, 
  ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ154-012145-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.A.0021.210902T0800Z-210902T2000Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
337 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
124 
WHUS71 KGYX 011908
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
308 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

ANZ154-020915-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0021.210902T0800Z-210902T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0025.210902T0800Z-210902T2000Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
308 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack 
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-020915-
/O.EXA.KGYX.SC.Y.0054.210902T0800Z-210903T0800Z/
Casco Bay-
308 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ150>152-020915-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0054.210902T0800Z-210903T0800Z/
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-
308 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay and Coastal Waters from 
  Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
Sep 1, 3:35 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York29 hr
Sep 1, 3:37 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX47 hr
Sep 1, 3:08 PM EDTGale WarningGYX19 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.