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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
120 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

ANZ150-152-154-170730-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0026.251016T1800Z-251017T1200Z/
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-
120 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  4 to 6 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ151-153-170730-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-251017T1200Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
120 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$