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Small Craft Advisory 6, NWS Gray, ME

January 22, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this small craft advisory at Jan 22, 2021, 10:53 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 63 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2021, 10:53 PM EST (03:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 25, 2021, 10:23 PM EST
In force
63 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

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221 
WHUS71 KGYX 230353
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ150-152-154-231800-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 2 PM Saturday to noon EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-231800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to noon EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-231800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.210123T1200Z-210124T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
664 
WHUS71 KGYX 230840
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-232245-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.210123T1900Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington,ME to Merrimack River, MA
  out 25 NM and Penobscot Bay. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to noon 
  EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-232245-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.210123T1200Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
340 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 
  4 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM 
  this evening to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
171 
WHUS71 KGYX 232028
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-241030-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.210124T0200Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
328 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
374 
WHUS71 KGYX 240838
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241700-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
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-
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-242100-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
338 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$
738 
WHUS71 KGYX 241405
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150>152-154-241700-
/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-242100-
/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
905 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
604 
WHUS71 KGYX 241720
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150-152-154-250300-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0005.210124T1720Z-210125T0300Z/
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-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* 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...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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-250730-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-250730-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Casco Bay-
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
461 
WHUS71 KGYX 241941
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
241 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150-152-154-250300-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210125T0300Z/
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-
241 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-251000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
241 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
802 
WHUS71 KGYX 250156
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
856 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ150-152-154-251600-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210125T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
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-
856 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 2 to 5 ft. A few gusts around 35 kt.

* 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...Until midnight EST Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ151-251600-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
856 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 ft. A few gusts around 35 kt.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-251000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Casco Bay-
856 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
277 
WHUS71 KGYX 250746
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
246 AM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

ANZ153-250900-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210125T1000Z/
Casco Bay-
246 AM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below 25KT.

$$

ANZ150>152-154-252200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
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-
246 AM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
090 
WHUS71 KGYX 251402
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
902 AM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

ANZ150>152-154-260415-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
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-
902 AM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
856 
WHUS71 KGYX 251927
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
227 PM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

ANZ150>152-154-260500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
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-
227 PM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 
  ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARNOTT
660 
WHUS71 KGYX 260323
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

ANZ150>152-154-260430-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T0500Z/
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-
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gray, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 22, 6:16 PM EST, 4 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 6:16 PM EST, 4 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
616 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front moves in from the northwest this evening, bringing
snow showers and a shift toward colder temperatures for at
least a few days, but even these will be near or just a little
below normal. Low pressure tracks south of New England on
Tuesday and brings a chance of snow, mainly over southern areas.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
615 PM Update...Just a few minor changes to the going forecast
at this hour. Adjusted PoPs a little bit based on latest radar
returns. There will be scattered snow showers and a few squalls
for the next couple of hours, but any activity should wane mid-
evening.

Previously...

Impacts: Brief reductions in visibility and slick roads will be
possible in any heavier snow showers/squalls this evening and
tonight.

A shortwave will slowly rotate through the region through tomorrow
morning, bringing with it plenty of clouds and some scattered snow
showers. An associated cold front will also bring cooler
temperatures. An area of snow showers is currently moving through
portions of central NH and western ME and will continue to push
south and east. High- res guidance has trended toward a drier
and less organized solution throughout the day, but still cannot
rule out a few snow squalls this evening into early tonight.
Squalls and other heavier snow showers could cause brief reductions
in visibility and slick roads, particularly later this evening
and early tonight as temperatures fall rather quickly behind the
wave. Lows will range from the positive single digits north to
the upper teens south.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Impacts: Scattered show showers possible in the mountains.
Breezy winds beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing
through Saturday night with wind chill values below zero likely
throughout the region Saturday night.

Any precipitation in the short term is expected to be limited to
the mountains, but it will be breezy and colder. High pressure
will attempt to build into New England, but it will be running
into a potent low pressure system over Newfoundland and far
eastern Quebec. This will allow winds to become gusty later
Saturday morning and continuing through Saturday night. High
temperatures will be several degrees colder than Friday,ranging
from the lower teens north to the mid 20s south. As mentioned,
Saturday night will be quiet except for a stray snow shower in
the mountains, but the winds will remain gusty as lows drop to
near zero north and into the positive single digits and lower
teens south. This will push wind chill values Saturday night
down below zero all the way into southern NH and southwestern
ME.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
It says a lot about how anomalous a northern hemisphere winter
is, when you can disrupt the polar vortex in mid-late January
and barely get temps below normal in New England. Yet, that is
the state of the atmosphere this winter, and as we head into
the last week of January will see a mean trough across the Ern
2/3 of the CONUS, although it will be very shallow and also dry,
so there will be only minor disturbances and temps running on
the cool side of normal in the period and probably on the warm
edge of normal later in the week.

Sunday will be blustery and cold with highs in the teens N, to
the mid to upper 20s in the S. Upslope clouds and SHSN will
dominate the mtns in the morning, but should begin to diminish
later in the day. In the downslope it should be mainly sunny.
Daytime wind chills will run from near zero in the mtns to
10-15 in the south. The NW flow persists Sunday night into
Monday, but will be lighter, with lows Sunday night the single
digits in the N to 10-15 in the south, but highs on Monday turn
a little warmer rising into the 20s to low 30s under mainly
clear skies.

Low pressure passes south of New England on Tuesday, and for
now models are trending away from the CWA, although there is
some possibility it could produce some light snow in srn areas.
Another trough pushes in from the W behind this system, and may
drop temps back by a few degrees for Wed-Thu, but it should be
dry.

&&

.AVIATION /23Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Short Term...Light snow showers remain possible at all terminals
through early tonight, coming to an end from west to east
beginning early this evening. Otherwise, VFR conditions
generally expected through the short term except at HIE. Winds
become gusty out of the northwest late Saturday morning and
continue through Saturday night.

Long Term...Mainly VFR. Some flight restrictions possible
Tuesday at KCON/KMHT/KPSM in light SN.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term...No concerns through tonight. Winds and seas begin
to build late Saturday morning as northwest flow intensifies
behind a cold front. Gale watch remains up for the outer waters
but SCA conditions are otherwise likely there and the bays
beginning late Saturday morning.

Long Term...Persistent NW flow likely to produce SCA winds thru
much of the period, starting out as gales on Sunday. Also expect
light freezing spray at times Sunday into Sunday night.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon
     for ANZ150-152-154.

&&

NEAR TERM...Ekster/Watson
SHORT TERM...Watson
LONG TERM...Cempa
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 3:01 PM EST, 7 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
301 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-033-NHZ001>015-231100-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
301 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, west central Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire,
central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New
Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A cold front will move through the region this evening with briefly
heavy snow showers possible. Some snow squalls are also possible.
Although total accumulations will be minor, brief periods of low
visibility and suddenly slick driving conditions are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ150-152-154-231100-
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-
301 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ151-153-231100-
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
301 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 22, 6:10 PM EST, 4 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
610 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

NHZ011-230000-
Cheshire-
610 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southwestern Cheshire
County...

At 609 PM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was over Brattleboro...
moving east AT 20 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Keene, Swanzey, Winchester, Richmond, Hinsdale, Westmoreland,
Chesterfield and Surry.

  * Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
  area of heavy snow showers.

Icy roads are possible as the snow melts on the roads then quickly
refreezes.

LAT...LON 4290 7253 4295 7253 4296 7252 4297 7247
      4299 7246 4298 7223 4284 7227 4272 7239
      4275 7248 4277 7249 4277 7251 4278 7251
      4281 7254 4287 7256
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 278DEG 18KT 4290 7258

MLE
Special weather statement, Jan 22, 6:27 PM EST, 4 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
627 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

MEZ019-024-230015-
Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal Cumberland-
627 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southeastern Cumberland
County...

At 627 PM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was near Westbrook...
moving southeast AT 15 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cumberland, Gorham, Falmouth,
Cape Elizabeth, Gray, Scarborough, Yarmouth, Harpswell, Chebeague
Island, Windham and North Yarmouth.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 295 between mile markers 1 and 16.
 Interstate 95 between mile markers 43 and 60.

This also includes...
  Higgins Beach.
  Peaks Island, Long Island, Cushing Island, Cousins Island, and
Great Diamond Island.

  * Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
  area of heavy snow showers.

Icy roads are possible as the snow melts on the roads then quickly
refreezes.

LAT...LON 4371 7051 4387 7040 4375 7000 4353 7028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 297DEG 11KT 4376 7037

MLE
Special weather statement, Jan 22, 6:55 PM EST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
655 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

NHZ011-230100-
Cheshire-
655 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southwestern Cheshire
County...

At 655 PM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was near Newfane, or
near Townshend...moving east AT 20 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Keene, Jaffrey, Winchester, Dublin, Richmond, Harrisville, Nelson,
Marlborough, Hinsdale, Roxbury, Troy, Westmoreland, Swanzey,
Chesterfield, Surry, Sullivan, Gilsum and Walpole.

  * Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
  area of heavy snow showers.

Icy roads are possible as the snow melts on the roads then quickly
refreezes.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4292 7252 4295 7253 4296 7252 4298 7246
      4300 7246 4300 7244 4303 7246 4305 7246
      4297 7208 4283 7212 4275 7232 4279 7252
      4281 7254 4287 7256
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 287DEG 18KT 4297 7260

MEC
Special weather statement, Jan 22, 7:48 PM EST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
748 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

NHZ011-015-230130-
Western And Central Hillsborough-Cheshire-
748 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southeastern Cheshire
and southwestern Hillsborough Counties...

At 748 PM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was near Troy, or near
Jaffrey...moving southeast AT 20 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Jaffrey, Marlborough, Dublin, Richmond, Rindge, Greenville,
Fitzwilliam, New Ipswich, Troy, Mason, Sharon, Brookline and Temple.

This also includes...
  Mount Monadnock.

Icy roads are possible as the snow melts on the roads then quickly
refreezes.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4272 7216 4272 7218 4276 7227 4289 7215
      4272 7165 4271 7166
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 296DEG 18KT 4281 7213
Special weather statement, Jan 22, 9:48 PM EST, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
948 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-230600-
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-
Coastal Cumberland-Strafford-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach,
Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook,
Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford,
Somersworth, Durham, and Madbury
948 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SLICK SPOTS LIKELY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING...

Slick spots are likely for the rest of the evening hours as water
refreezes on roadways. Freezing fog is present also in spots which
is also an indicator of possible icy roads. Conditions will
improve tonight as drier air moves into the area.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 10:53 PM ESTGale WarningGYX37 hr
Jan 23, 3:40 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryGYX29 hr
Jan 23, 3:41 AM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset29 hr
Jan 22, 7:48 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXHillsborough42 min

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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.