Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
110 WHUS71 KGYX 230922 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ154-232330- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0005.260123T1800Z-260124T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0002.260124T0300Z-260125T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ ANZ150-152-232330- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.W.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1600Z/ Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- 422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ151-153-232330- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.UP.W.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1600Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 422 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$