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Freezing Spray Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
153 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

ANZ331-335-221700-
/O.NEW.KOKX.UP.Y.0001.250122T0653Z-250122T1700Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
153 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the
  Connecticut River.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1036 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ152-221500-
/O.EXA.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.250122T0800Z-250122T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
1036 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth,
  ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM
  EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

&&

$$

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