Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
273 WHUS71 KGYX 232354 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 654 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2024 ANZ150>152-154-241400- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-241124T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 654 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ153-241400- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-241124T2300Z/ Casco Bay- 654 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 33 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$