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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Gray, ME

January 29, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this small craft advisory at Jan 29, 2021, 2:44 PM EST. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2021, 2:44 PM EST (19:44 UTC)
Expired
Jan 31, 2021, 3:59 AM EST
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

000 
WHUS71 KGYX 291944
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

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Casco Bay-
244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-300945-
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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-
244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to 
  Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-151-300945-
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/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
244 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
467 
WHUS71 KGYX 300227
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

ANZ152-154-301630-
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/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to 
  Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-301630-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210130T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ153-301500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Casco Bay-
927 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

Tubbs
256 
WHUS71 KGYX 300753
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
253 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

ANZ153-301500-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Casco Bay-
253 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-302200-
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/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
253 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 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 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 Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ151-301500-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
253 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-302200-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210131T1000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
253 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$
792 
WHUS71 KGYX 301521
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1021 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

ANZ153-301630-
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/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Casco Bay-
1021 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ152-154-310530-
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/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210131T1000Z/
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-
1021 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-301630-
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/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1021 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ150-310530-
/O.EXP.KGYX.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210131T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
1021 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
208 
WHUS71 KGYX 302040
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
340 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

ANZ150-152-154-311045-
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/O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0004.210131T0400Z-210131T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/
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-
340 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation 
  of freezing spray expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 Freezing Spray Advisory, from 11 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through Tuesday evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-311045-
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/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
340 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation 
  of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 11 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through Tuesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

$$
477 
WHUS71 KGYX 310859
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
359 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

ANZ150-152-154-312300-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210131T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KGYX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210131T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/
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-
359 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft possible.

* 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 Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-312300-
/O.CAN.KGYX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210131T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.A.0005.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
359 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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 29, 2:27 PM EST, 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 2:27 PM EST, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
227 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build east across southern Canada which will
result in a dry and cold weekend. An area of low pressure will
redevelop along the Mid Atlantic Coast early next week and move
to the east northeast. It will pass offshore late Monday Night
through Wednesday of next week with a period of snow likely over
the region.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Upper level low and associated SFC trough continue to pull away
from our region resulting in a return to sunshine for most folks
as of this Friday afternoon. The clearing trend will continue
tonight except for perhaps portions of the White Mountains. The
main theme however will be the cold temperatures as lows dip
into the single numbers above and below zero. Winds will be
lighter tonight, relegating -20F or lower wind chills to the
higher elevations.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Dry and cold continues to be the theme. Highs are only expected
to reach the teens on Saturday despite sunshine. Winds will be
much lighter though, which will make it seem warmer. The pressure
gradient will loosen further Saturday night which should foster
good radiational cooling that should allow most locations to go
below zero.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
At the start of the period high pressure over eastern Canada
will result in a cold start to the day on Sunday. The high will
retreat north and east during the day allowing for the start of
a moderating temperature trend. Low pressure over the Ohio
Valley is expected to redevelop off the Delmarva Peninsula
Sunday Night and Monday. During this time the area will be in
between the low to the south and high to our north...resulting
an a continuation of dry conditions.

Monday Night and Tuesday the GFS and ECMWF agree in keeping a slow
moving low south of the area moving east northeast. An
increasing NE wind flow should lead to the development of snow
especially along coastal areas Monday Night and Tuesday. With
the NE flow continuing Tuesday Night would expect the snow
threat to continue Tuesday Night before dissipating early on
Wednesday. While this is a prolonged potential event, the GFS
and ECMWF do keep the heaviest precipitation south and east of
the region. The 12z GFS has backed off somewhat on the strength
of the low and has decreased overall precipitation amounts...now
ranging from about a third of an inch along the coast to less
than a tenth of an inch over the mountains. The 00z and new 12z
ECMWF QPF were consistent with each other...amounts range from
around an inch along the immediate coast to a quarter inch over
the mountains. The NBM is squarely in the middle having about
half an inch along the coast. With seas building on a long
duration NE flow there will be some risk of coastal issues at
the time of high tide Tuesday.

Behind the departing low Wednesday through Friday there is not much
cold air and temperatures will continue to moderate. By Friday
a warm front associated with low pressure over the northern
Great Lakes will approach resulting in rain and mixed
precipitation over the region.

Initialized with the NBM.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Short Term...VFR conditions are expected throughout the area
tonight through Saturday night with NW winds gradually
diminishing.

Long Term...VFR conditions Sunday and Monday. Areas of IFR develop
Monday night and last into Tuesday Night as low pressure
results in gusty winds and periods of snow Monday
night...Tuesday and Tuesday Night. Heaviest precipitation
expected along the immediate coast.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term...Gales should diminish to SCA conditions during the
evening hours. SCA conditions to continue into Saturday night.

Long Term...
Sunday: Conditions below SCA / Monday: SCA conditions develop
on increasing NE winds / Tuesday: Strong SCA to low GLW
conditions expected resulting from a gusty long duration NE
wind. / Wednesday: SCA condition expected as wind and seas
slowly start to diminish and wind direction turns offshore.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EST Saturday for ANZ153.
     Freezing Spray Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for
     ANZ150>154.
     Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Saturday for ANZ150>152-154.

&&

NEAR TERM...Ekster
SHORT TERM...Ekster
LONG TERM...Lulofs
MARINE...Ekster/Lulofs
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 29, 4:14 AM EST, 10 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

NHZ001>005-007-011-300915-
Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Southern Grafton-Sullivan-Cheshire-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Hampshire,
northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Wind Chill Advisory.

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

A storm has the potential to bring snow to the region early next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MEZ022-026>028-300915-
Interior Waldo-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

One to two inches of snow are possible today for the Midcoast and
Penobscot Bay islands. Snow may be briefly moderate with minor
travel impacts possible, particularly for the islands.

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

A storm has the potential to bring snow to the region early next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MEZ007>009-012>014-018>021-023>025-033-NHZ006-008>010-012>015-300915-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Coastal York-
Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 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...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

A storm has the potential to bring snow to the region early next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ150-151-300915-
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.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.

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

A period of Gale Force winds is possible Monday night into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ152>154-300915-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM-
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
414 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Freezing Spray Advisory.
   Gale Warning.

.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.

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

A period of Gale Force winds is possible Monday night into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 29, 9:56 AM EST, 4 hours 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
956 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

MEZ021-022-026>028-291600-
Interior Waldo-Kennebec-Coastal Waldo-Lincoln-Knox-
956 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southeastern Kennebec...
Knox...western Waldo and Lincoln Counties...

At 955 AM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line
extending from near Thorndike to near Rockland to 17 miles southwest
of Stonington...and moving southwest AT 25 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Augusta, Rockland, Camden, Damariscotta, Lincolnville, Thorndike,
China, Clinton, Bristol, Liberty, Bremen, Palermo, Unity, Thomaston,
Rockport, Knox, Benton, Chelsea, Jefferson and Albion.

This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 112 and 117.

This also includes...
  Pemaquid Beach and Birch Point Beach State Park.
  Burnt Island, Metinic Island, Friendship Long Island, Cranberry
Island, and Otter Island.

  * Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this
area of heavy snow showers as it passes through. A quick inch of
snow will be possible.

Travel is not advised during these heavy snow showers. Rapid
visibility reduction and potentially icy roads are likely to lead to
accidents. Consider delaying travel until the snow showers pass your
location. If traveling pull off to a safe location.

LAT...LON 4401 6894 4406 6899 4395 6903 4392 6897
      4383 6916 4385 6918 4389 6918 4383 6926
      4382 6931 4381 6934 4379 6926 4374 6937
      4378 6937 4380 6934 4384 6943 4380 6951
      4437 6981 4471 6927 4398 6886
TIME...MOT...LOC 1455Z 041DEG 20KT 4462 6927 4409 6899 4394 6884

MLE
Special weather statement, Jan 29, 11:25 AM EST, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
1125 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

MEZ024>026-291730-
Lincoln-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-
1125 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...An area of heavy snow showers will affect southeastern Cumberland
and southern Sagadahoc Counties...

At 1125 AM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Topsham to 11 miles south of
Georgetown...and moving southwest AT 25 MPH.

Locations impacted include...
Portland, Brunswick, Bath, Topsham, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport,
Georgetown, Woolwich, Yarmouth, Harpswell, Bowdoinham, Arowsic,
Chebeague Island, West Bath, Phippsburg and Southport.

This includes Interstate 295 between mile markers 9 and 21.

This also includes...
  Reid State Park and Popham Beach State Park.
  Peaks Island, Long Island, Cushing Island, Cousins Island, and
Bailey Island.

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

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 4372 6964 4375 6969 4367 6974 4366 6982
      4366 6985 4369 6996 4368 6999 4363 7000
      4362 7005 4357 7010 4358 7016 4354 7016
      4375 7029 4401 6986 4372 6960
TIME...MOT...LOC 1625Z 041DEG 21KT 4402 6989 4365 6966

MLE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 3:22 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryGYX31 hr
Jan 29, 9:56 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXKnox, Lincoln64 min
Jan 29, 11:25 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXSagadahoc65 min

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Sources

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