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