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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
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.
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