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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gray, ME

April 7, 2022

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 7, 2022, 4:15 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 7, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2022, 4:15 AM EDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

159 
WHUS71 KGYX 070815
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
415 AM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

ANZ150>154-072215-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0010.220408T0000Z-220408T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0021.220408T0000Z-220408T1800Z/
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-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
415 AM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
965 
WHUS71 KGYX 072010
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
410 PM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

ANZ153-081015-
/O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0021.220408T0400Z-220408T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
410 PM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Friday.

* 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>152-154-081015-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.220408T0000Z-220408T1800Z/
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-
410 PM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft 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...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
472 
WHUS71 KGYX 080751
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
351 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

ANZ150>152-154-081800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220408T1800Z/
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-
351 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-081400-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220408T1400Z/
Casco Bay-
351 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
140 
WHUS71 KGYX 081522
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1122 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

ANZ150>152-154-081800-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220408T1800Z/
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-
1122 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ153-090530-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0045.220408T1522Z-220409T1200Z/
Casco Bay-
1122 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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
Apr 7, 3:10 PM EDTWind AdvisoryGYXCoos, Grafton19 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.