Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 6 at 10:36PM EST until January 8 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 7:36pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 2 to 5 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...From 7 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* 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