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Gale Warning 21, NWS Caribou, ME

April 7, 2025

NWS Caribou, ME issued this gale warning at Apr 7, 2025, 3:16 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2025, 3:16 PM EDT (19:16 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 9, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

The text

As transmitted.

850 
WHUS71 KCAR 071916
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
316 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

ANZ050-051-080330-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0011.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0021.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
316 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ052-080330-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
316 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
092 
WHUS71 KCAR 072339
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
739 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

ANZ050-051-080745-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
739 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ052-080745-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
739 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 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.

&&

$$
169 
WHUS71 KCAR 080756
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
356 AM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

ANZ050-051-082100-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
356 AM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ052-082100-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
356 AM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 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.

&&

$$
649 
WHUS71 KCAR 081925
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
325 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

ANZ050-051-090900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
325 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ052-090900-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.250408T2000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
325 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
089 
WHUS71 KCAR 090805
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
405 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

ANZ050-051-091000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
405 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft expected.

* 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 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ052-091000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
405 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3
  to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
028 
WHUS71 KCAR 090953
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
553 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

ANZ050-051-091100-
/O.EXP.KCAR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
553 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds are diminishing below gale. However, a small craft advisory 
will be issued for wind and seas for the offshore waters.

$$

ANZ052-091100-
/O.EXP.KCAR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250409T1000Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
553 AM EDT Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Wind and seas are dropping below small craft advisory over the 
intracoastal waters.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 4:17 AM EDTGale WatchCAR11 hr
Apr 7, 4:17 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR50 hr
Apr 7, 4:31 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington47 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.