Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
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.
ANZ800-050800-
Gulf of Maine to the Hague Line-
356 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW 35 to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 16 ft. Chance of snow early in the morning. Light freezing
spray.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft, subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W. Seas 8 to
13 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1248 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ050-051-050700-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.251204T2000Z-251205T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1248 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1248 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ052-050700-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0035.251204T2000Z-251205T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1248 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
JS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ150-152-154-050700-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0036.251204T1900Z-251205T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ151-153-050700-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0036.251204T1900Z-251205T0800Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1236 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ250-254>256-042100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0040.251204T1800Z-251205T0900Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1236 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east
of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine
Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA
to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to
25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island
coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas
Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1236 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ231>235-237-251-042100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0040.251204T1800Z-251205T0900Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1236 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
Island coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1247 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ001-003-004-010-050700-
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0010.251205T0200Z-251205T1300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Blanchard, Monson,
Chamberlain Lake, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Billy-Jack Depot, Mount
Katahdin, Allagash, Baker Lake, Madawaska, Clayton Lake,
Churchill Dam, and Baxter St Park
1247 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northwest Aroostook, Northern
Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.
&&
$$
JS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1126 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ007>009-NHZ001-050430-
/O.CON.KGYX.CW.Y.0011.251205T0200Z-251205T1300Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Including the cities of Phillips, Byron, Avon, New Portland,
Andover, Pittston Farm, Errol, Moosehead, Seboomook, Coburn Gore,
Millsfield, Colebrook, South Arm, Long Pond, Wilsons Mills,
Rangeley, Davis, Roxbury, Kingfield, Brassua, Jackman, Upton,
Oquossoc, Bingham, and Middle Dam
1126 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin, and
Northern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Coos County.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite
and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing.
&&
$$
ZH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1126 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
NHZ002-003-050430-
/O.EXA.KGYX.CW.Y.0011.251205T0200Z-251205T1300Z/
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Lancaster, Thornton, Waterville
Valley, York Pond, Berlin, Bethlehem, Littleton, Sugar Hill,
Woodstock, Milan, and Dummer
1126 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures and/or wind chills as low as 25
below expected.
* WHERE...Northern Grafton and Southern Coos Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite
and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
326 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ001-002-005-006-050600-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,
Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
326 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...Blowing Snow Across Aroostook and Northern Penobscot This
Evening...
Snow blowing across the roads in open areas will create near zero
visibility at times along Route 1, Route 11, Route 1A, Route 161,
and any roads near open agricultural areas. Blowing snow expected
to last this evening into tonight. Drive slowly, keep your
distance from the car ahead of you, and keep your headlights on.
$$
ASB
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ050>052-052300-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ001>004-010-052300-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Northern Maine and North Woods Maine.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ005-006-011-015>017-029>032-052300-
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
1259 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine
and Penobscot Valley Maine.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
An arctic cold front is crossing the area through sunset with the
potential of heavy snow showers and possible snow squalls. Rapidly
changing weather may lead to dangerous driving conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ150-152-154-051800-
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-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
ANZ151-153-051800-
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ007>009-NHZ001>003-051800-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Maine, western
Maine and northern New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
An arctic cold front will bring the potential for snow squalls and
strong gusty winds this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MEZ012>014-018>028-033-NHZ004>015-051800-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-
Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-
Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire, central New
Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
An arctic cold front will bring the potential for snow squalls and
strong gusty winds this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will fall
this afternoon, with overnight lows well below normal in the single
digits above and below zero.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
