Gale Watch

Active

Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 NM

Starts Sep 25, 8:00 AM EDT

Ends Sep 27, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 2:34 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM, Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday evening.

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

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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