Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
197 WHUS71 KGYX 081951 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 251 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 ANZ150-152-154-091000- /O.EXT.KGYX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/ 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- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 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 1 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ151-153-091000- /O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$