Gale Warning 12/19/2024 23:58 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 2:58AM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 11:58pm
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * 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...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * 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