Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2NM NNE Bar Harbor ME

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1255 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ052-231900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.260123T2300Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.260124T0300Z-260125T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1255 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 7 AM EST
  Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
  Friday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ052-241115-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.
   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.
   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

Another period of gale conditions is expected Sunday night through
TUesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$



Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1255 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ052-231900-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0005.260123T2300Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.260124T0300Z-260125T1500Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1255 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 7 AM EST
  Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
  Friday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$