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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
548 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

ANZ150-152>154-170-172-172245-
548 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Casco Bay...
  Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
  25 NM...
  Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25
  NM...
  Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM...
  Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 40 nm...
  Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 40 nm...

At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 21 nm east of Freeport to
Portland, moving southeast at 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

This strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the
nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before
these storms arrive.

&&

LAT...LON 4334 7059 4337 7053 4337 7048 4344 7040
      4350 7042 4354 7038 4358 7039 4359 7024
      4361 7025 4362 7033 4366 7034 4374 7024
      4378 7022 4397 6953 4393 6951 4399 6948
      4404 6928 4351 6899 4321 7063

$$

Palmer