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Freezing Spray Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ050>052-182145-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0014.250218T1342Z-250219T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0009.250218T1342Z-250219T1500Z/
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-
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with a few
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
555 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ152-154-190100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T2100Z/
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-
555 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 47 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...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...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Winds continue to slowly ease through the
  day today.

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.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
555 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ153-182100-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T2100Z/
Casco Bay-
555 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

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.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ236-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves around 3 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ232>235-237-182100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound,
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ250-254-182100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EST Wednesday. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ231-251-182100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EST Wednesday. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ255-256-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of
  Block Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

Frank

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ230-182100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250219T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
252 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and waves around 2 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 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. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$

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