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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1019 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024

ANZ153-221500-
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/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0028.240322T0219Z-240322T1500Z/
Casco Bay-
1019 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ150>152-154-221500-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
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-
1019 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 11 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$


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