Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:29AM EST until January 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:29am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME