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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gray, ME

July 17, 2026

NWS Gray, ME issued this gale warning at Jul 17, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
Jul 17, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT (18:33 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jul 19, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

The text

As transmitted.

460 
WHUS71 KGYX 171833
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
233 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

ANZ180-182-180845-
/O.UPG.KGYX.GL.A.0018.260718T2000Z-260719T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 
  25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-180845-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
233 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-180845-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
233 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
776 
WHUS71 KGYX 172345
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

ANZ180-182-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 
  25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
307 
WHUS71 KGYX 180641
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
241 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

ANZ180-182-182045-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
241 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 
  25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-182045-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
241 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-182045-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
241 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
380 
WHUS71 KGYX 181857
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
257 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

ANZ180-182-190600-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
257 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 
  25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-191000-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
257 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-190600-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
257 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
965 
WHUS71 KGYX 190006
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
806 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

ANZ180-182-190600-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
806 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 
  25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ150-152-154-191200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
806 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-190600-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
806 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
200 
WHUS71 KGYX 190625
MWWGYX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
225 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

ANZ180-182-190730-
/O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
225 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ151-153-190730-
/O.EXP.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
225 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ150-152-154-191200-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
225 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME 
  out 25 NM, 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 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gray, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jul 17, 5:47 AM EDT, 8 hours 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Expect a seasonable and breezy day today with plenty of sunshine. Widespread chances for showers and storms return Saturday. 2. Seasonable summertime conditions expected into next week, with another chance for widespread showers and storms Tuesday and Wednesday.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 17, 5:47 AM EDT, 8 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
547 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No changes needed this morning as the forecast remains on track
for a dry and breezy day. Just updated the aviation discussion
for the 12Z TAFs.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Expect a seasonable and breezy day today with plenty of
sunshine. Widespread chances for showers and storms return
Saturday.

2. Seasonable summertime conditions expected into next week,
with another chance for widespread showers and storms Tuesday
and Wednesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...

High pressure builds into the region through the day, but the
pressure gradient will be a bit slower to relax on the eastern
and northern portions of the forecast area. This will lead to
plenty of sunshine and some breezier northwest winds this
afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph or so.

Temperatures will be a bit cooler today with highs expected to
be closer to seasonal averages for this time of year. Highs will
range from the mid 60s to lower 70s north, to the upper 70s and
lower 80s south and along the coast.

Winds will calm down tonight and if clear skies can hang around,
we may see some valley fog settle in overnight into Saturday
morning. Lows will mainly fall into the upper 40s to upper 50s.

We will transition back to southwest flow aloft on Saturday as
the next shortwave trough approaches and brings the next chance
of widespread showers and storms. We will be a little bit warmer
with highs in the lower 70s north, to the upper 70s and lower
80s across most of the Maine coast, to the mid/upper 80s over
southern New Hampshire. Combine these with widespread dewpoints
in the 60s and we will see some instability on the order of 500
to 1000 J/kg of MUCAPE by the afternoon/evening hours. Many of
the regional models and in range CAMs suggest that we could see
multiple rounds of showers and storms through the day on
Saturday. Strong low level and deep layer shear will mean that a
few of these storms could become strong with gusty winds and
small hail. The NAEFS suggests PWATs will be in the 90th
percentile or greater for this time of year by late Saturday so
some heavy downpours will also be possible. Showers and storms
gradually start to diminish and move out overnight.

As a final note, the HRRR continues to bring some smoke aloft
back into portions of New Hampshire tonight, spreading to the
rest of the forecast area on Saturday. The HRRR also suggests
that some of this smoke could make it down to the surface so we
will have to watch those trends. Smoke could also impact
temperatures on Saturday.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...

It will dry out Sunday morning with another push of northwest
surface winds. Possibly some CAA terrain-induced showers across the
high terrain in the north, but generally looks like the more
enjoyable day of the weekend. A high pressure crests overhead on
Monday bringing more pleasant conditions and continued seasonable
temperatures.

Eyes then turn to Tuesday-Wednesday, as a slow moving, but deep
trough, digs into the Northeast. With some downstream ridging, this
may amplify the longwave trough while also slowing its forward
propagation. The result will be an extended period of deep SW
flow aloft. This will really transport in a juicy environment.
EPS and GEPS ensembles both show PWATs surging to 1.8-2.0
inches, which is quite a strong signal for this range on
ensemble guidance. In addition, some deterministic output is
suggesting robust IVT transport of up to 1000 kg/m/s. NBM mean
guidance is also indicating 1.0-1.5" of QPF across the region,
which some individual ensemble members that feature
significantly higher totals. All this is to say there will be
the potential for locally heavy rainfall in the Tuesday-
Wednesday timeframe, which may evolve in a few separate waves
of downpours.

Finally, still monitoring how much wildfire smoke will affect the
region into next week, as those Canadian wildfires are expected to
continue burning for the foreseeable future. It seems plausible
a stronger burst of northwest flow on Sunday will push the smoke
plume south of New England, but there is a potential it could
return north/overhead sometime next week with periods of
decreased air quality.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Through 12Z Saturday...Expect VFR conditions to generally continue through tonight.
However, nighttime valley fog will also be possible,
potentially leading to scattered MVFR or lower visibilities in
the vicinity of LEB and HIE. Any fog should lift quickly on
Saturday morning.

Outlook...

Saturday-Saturday night: Saturday begins VFR, but then chances
for MVFR to IFR restrictions increases later in the day along
with SHRA and possible TSRA. The higher chances for IFR (and
possibly lower) arrive Saturday evening into Saturday night.

Sunday: Conditions expected to return to VFR in the morning, except
lingering MVFR ceilings and SHRA possible at HIE.

Monday: VFR expected.

Tuesday-Wednesday: MVFR to IFR possible with chances for SHRA
and a few TSRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Expect fair conditions to continue through tonight as broad high
pressure builds in.

Saturday-Thursday...Winds and seas will be on the increase on
Saturday with gales possible Saturday night ahead of a cold
front. The front crosses early Sunday morning, shifting winds
to W and NW. These will likely subside below gale and SCA
levels, but seas could stay above 5 ft much of the day. High
pressure builds in for Monday, keeping conditions under SCA
levels, and then the next front brings another chance at SCA
conditions toward the middle of next week (be Tues-Weds or Weds-
Thurs).

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night
     for ANZ180-182.

&&

UPDATE...Baron
DISCUSSION...Barker/Hargrove

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 17, 10:18 AM EDT, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gray ME
1018 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0145 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Guildhall           44.57N 71.55W
07/16/2026                   Coos               NH   Public

            Trees on wires along US-3 near Dean Brook
            Road.

0408 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 S Barrington          43.19N 71.05W
07/16/2026                   Strafford          NH   Public

            Numerous trees down along Swains Lake.

0450 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 W Hooksett            43.08N 71.53W
07/16/2026                   Merrimack          NH   Public

            Numerous trees down on Twist Hill Road.

0515 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Bedford            42.93N 71.52W
07/16/2026                   Hillsborough       NH   Public

            Trees and large branches scattered across
            Beals Rd and Wallace Rd.

0525 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Milford             42.83N 71.64W
07/16/2026                   Hillsborough       NH   Public

            Trees down across the east side of Milford.

0538 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 S Fitzwilliam         42.73N 72.15W
07/16/2026                   Cheshire           NH   Public

            Multiple trees down near the Fitzwilliam
            Town Beach on Laurel Lake.

0538 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Hudson             42.79N 71.39W
07/16/2026                   Hillsborough       NH   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Trees uprooted or snapped at Pinewood Road
            and Hazelwood Road.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 17, 4:06 AM EDTGale WatchGYX10 hr
Jul 17, 2:33 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX47 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.