Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 10NM SSW Portland ME

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1236 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ154-241745-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1236 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.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.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Freezing Spray Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ154-232330-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0005.260123T1800Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.260124T0300Z-260125T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7
  AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM
  this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ154-232330-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0005.260123T1800Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.260124T0300Z-260125T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7
  AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM
  this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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.

&&

$$