Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 30 at 4:12PM EST until December 30 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 30, 2024 - 1:12pm
Expires:
December 30, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft expected, except 4 to 6 ft on the intra-coastal waters.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from
Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.
* 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; Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME