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Storm Warning 5, NWS Gray, ME

November 12, 2021

NWS Gray, ME issued this storm warning at Nov 12, 2021, 3:52 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 12, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 12, 2021, 3:52 AM EST (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 12, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 12, 2021, 10:53 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

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439 
WHUS71 KGYX 120852
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
352 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ150-122300-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.W.0030.211112T1200Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SR.W.0005.211112T1200Z-211113T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
352 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-122300-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.211112T1200Z-211113T0500Z/
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-
352 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-122300-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.211112T1600Z-211113T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
352 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
408 
WHUS71 KGYX 121418
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
918 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ152-154-130430-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
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-
918 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 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 midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-130430-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.211112T1600Z-211113T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
918 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-130430-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
918 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS71 KGYX 122022
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
322 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ152-154-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
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-
322 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 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 midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
322 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
322 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS71 KGYX 122331
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ152-154-131345-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T0800Z/
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-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 7 PM Saturday to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-131345-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0070.211112T2331Z-211114T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Penobscot Bay-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-130500-
/O.CON.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
631 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
952 
WHUS71 KGYX 130353
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ151-131800-
/O.CAN.KGYX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

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

&&

$$

ANZ150-131800-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211113T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ152-154-131800-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0031.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
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 Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-131800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
1053 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 3:48 AM ESTFlood WatchGYXOxford16 hr
Nov 12, 9:17 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York10 hr
Nov 12, 2:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXYork55 min
Nov 12, 3:54 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCumberland, Sagadahoc, York66 min
Nov 12, 4:40 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryGYXAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, York110 min
Nov 12, 6:31 PM ESTGale WarningGYX36 hr
Nov 12, 6:31 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX9 hr
Nov 12, 12:33 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXCheshire, Sullivan57 min
Nov 12, 1:09 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGYXHillsborough, Merrimack66 min
Nov 12, 2:28 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryGYXBelknap, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, Merrimack, Sullivan3 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.