WWA Summary for Gale Warning Issued by BOX

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
653 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

ANZ150-152-154-021800-
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/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260102T1800Z/
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-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
653 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters from Cape
  Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
328 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ800-021945-
Gulf of Maine to the Hague Line-
328 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft. Light freezing spray. Chance of snow S portion.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Light freezing
spray. Scattered snow showers S portion.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW less than
10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
328 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ805-021945-
Georges Bank between Cape Cod and 68W north of 1000 FM-
328 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft. Light freezing spray and chance of snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered snow
showers.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds diminishing to 5 to 15 kt, becoming
variable. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

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