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Storm Warning 1, NWS Gray, ME

January 16, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this storm warning at Jan 16, 2021, 3:07 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 16, 2021, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 6:32 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

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537 
WHUS71 KGYX 160807
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ150>152-162215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 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 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ153-154-162215-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0002.210116T1000Z-210117T0000Z/
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
307 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
620 
WHUS71 KGYX 161136
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ154-170000-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ153-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Casco Bay-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5
  to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150>152-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/
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-
636 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 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 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
300 
WHUS71 KGYX 162044
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ152-154-171045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0003.210117T0600Z-210118T0600Z/
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-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft expected.

* 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...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-171045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.210116T2044Z-210118T0600Z/
Casco Bay-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-151-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
344 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
584 
WHUS71 KGYX 162332
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ150-151-171345-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.GL.W.0003.210117T0600Z-210118T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-171345-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0003.210117T0600Z-210118T0600Z/
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-
632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* 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...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-171345-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210118T0600Z/
Casco Bay-
632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 3:15 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningGYXKnox, Lincoln, Waldo15 hr
Jan 16, 3:22 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningGYXCumberland, York13 hr
Jan 16, 3:22 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryGYXKnox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo13 hr
Jan 16, 3:44 PM ESTGale WarningGYX30 hr
Jan 16, 3:44 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX57 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.