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Gale Warning 21, NWS Caribou, ME

March 22, 2022

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Mar 22, 2022, 3:22 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT. 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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The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2022, 3:22 AM EDT (07:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2022, 9:45 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

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As transmitted.

305 
WHUS71 KCAR 220722
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
322 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ANZ050-051-221530-
/O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220322T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0021.220322T1800Z-220323T0200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
322 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-221530-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220323T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
322 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
989 
WHUS71 KCAR 221035
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
635 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ANZ050-051-221845-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220322T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.220322T1800Z-220323T0200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
635 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-221845-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220323T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
635 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
550 
WHUS71 KCAR 221218
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
818 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ANZ050-051-222200-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220322T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KCAR.GL.W.0021.220322T1800Z-220323T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
818 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM 
  EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-222200-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220323T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
818 AM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VJN
877 
WHUS71 KCAR 221838
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
238 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ANZ050-051-230245-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220323T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
238 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ052-230245-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220323T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
238 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VJN
888 
WHUS71 KCAR 230145
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
945 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ANZ050-051-230945-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0037.220323T0145Z-220323T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
945 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ052-230900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-220323T0900Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
945 PM EDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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