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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ050-051-091745-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251209T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0095.251210T0200Z-251210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0023.251210T2100Z-251211T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
  4 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ052-091745-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0095.251210T0200Z-251210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0023.251210T2100Z-251211T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
  4 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1251 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ150-152-154-092000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0093.251210T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
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-
1251 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Tubbs


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ050-051-091745-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251209T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0095.251210T0200Z-251210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0023.251210T2100Z-251211T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
  4 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ052-091745-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0095.251210T0200Z-251210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0023.251210T2100Z-251211T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
118 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
  4 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
130 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ050>052-101130-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
130 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

Gale force winds may impact the waters Tuesday night, then again
late Wednesday into Wednesday night, and then once again on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
130 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-101130-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
130 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot
Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Snow amounts between 3 and 5 inches are possible Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1247 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ007>009-012>014-018>022-033-NHZ001>011-015-100600-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
1247 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, west central Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire,
central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New
Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Light accumulating snowfall is expected tonight into Wednesday.
Slippery travel is possible during the morning and evening commutes
on Wednesday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1233 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-100545-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
1233 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Widespread light snowfall will occur Wednesday into Wednesday night,
with accumulations generally expected to be in the 2-5 inch range.
The heaviest snowfall rates look to be Wednesday morning, where they
could briefly reach around 1 inch per hour.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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