Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 3:01AM EST until January 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 12:01am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME