Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 21 at 3:34AM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 21, 2024 - 12:34am
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
4 to 7 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