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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1252 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-100700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0025.251210T0600Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.251210T0600Z-251211T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
1252 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
  Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
1251 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ050-051-100200-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0037.251210T1800Z-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-
1251 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 11 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...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
134 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ041>043-063-083-101015-
/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0031.251210T0900Z-251211T0600Z/
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-Western
Ulster-Southeast Warren-
Including the cities of Whitehall, Johnsburg, West Shokan,
Warrensburg, Woodstock, Sundown, Saratoga Lake, Granville, West
Glens Falls, Glens Falls, Hague, Kerhonkson, North Creek, West
Hurley, North River, Huletts Landing, Bolton Landing, Ellenville,
Saratoga Springs, and Napanoch
134 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
  inches. The highest amounts reaching up to 6 to 7 inches in the
  foothills of the southern Adirondacks.

* WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Warren, Northern Washington, and
  Western Ulster Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour
  Wednesday morning through early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
134 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

VTZ013-014-101015-
/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0031.251210T0900Z-251211T0600Z/
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Stratton, Pownal, Bennington, Woodford
State Park, Stamford, and Londonderry
134 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches with up to 5 to 8 inches for elevations 2000ft and higher.

* WHERE...Bennington and Western Windham Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour
  likely Wednesday morning through early afternoon.

Additional lake effect and upslope snow likely develops overnight
Wednesday and continues into Thursday night. Additional winter
weather headlines may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

31

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
113 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ026-027-029-030-034-087-100815-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WW.Y.0022.251210T1200Z-251211T1200Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Norfolk, Newcomb, South Colton, Tupper
Lake, Malone, Potsdam, Saranac Lake, Star Lake, Gouverneur,
Ogdensburg, Massena, Fort Covington, and Lake Placid
113 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
  inches.

* WHERE...St. Lawrence, Franklin, and western Essex counties of New
  York.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected to occur between 10
  AM and 3 PM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest on road
conditions in New York, visit https://511ny.org.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
113 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

VTZ004-006>008-010-011-017>020-100815-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WW.Y.0022.251210T1200Z-251211T0600Z/
Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western
Windsor-
Including the cities of Rutland, St. Johnsbury, Randolph,
Richmond, Killington, Bradford, Montpelier, Hardwick, Lunenburg,
Island Pond, Fair Haven, Bristol, Ludlow, Underhill, Stowe,
Waitsfield, Ripton, Bethel, Johnson, and East Wallingford
113 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected to occur between 10
  AM and 3 PM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest on road
conditions in Vermont, visit https://newengland511.org.

&&

$$

Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ007>009-012-013-NHZ001>004-100600-
/O.NEW.KGYX.WW.Y.0019.251210T1200Z-251211T0600Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern
Oxford-Southern Franklin-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern
Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Chesterville, Rumford, Locke Mills,
Colebrook, Thornton, Upton, Rangeley, Temple, Milton, Bingham,
Jackman, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Wilton, Lancaster, Waterville
Valley, Oquossoc, Pittston Farm, Wilsons Mills, Seboomook, Errol,
Kingfield, New Sharon, Lincoln, North Conway, Brassua, Albany,
Byron, Bethlehem, Jackson, Andover, Coburn Gore, Crawford Notch,
Millsfield, Moosehead, Conway, New Portland, South Arm, Jay,
Norway, York Pond, Newry, Oxford, Littleton, Berlin, Phillips,
Sugar Hill, New Vineyard, Chatham, Roxbury, Bethel, Fryeburg,
Farmington, Dummer, Avon, Milan, Davis, Woodstock, Middle Dam,
and Long Pond
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of west central and western Maine and northern
  New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
  cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

&&

$$

Palmer

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1247 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ001>004-100200-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0020.251210T2000Z-251211T0800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ashland, Baxter St Park, Fort
Kent, Presque Isle, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,
Madawaska, Churchill Dam, Mars Hill, Clayton Lake, Mount
Katahdin, Allagash, Chamberlain Lake, and Caribou
1247 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Northern
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause
primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&

$$

MB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1247 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ005-006-010-100200-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0020.251210T1800Z-251211T0600Z/
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Monson, Patten, Medway, Hodgdon, Smyrna
Mills, Greenville, Sherman, East Millinocket, Millinocket,
Blanchard, and Houlton
1247 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow mixed with rain and a slight chance of freezing rain.
  Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice
  accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, and Southeast
  Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1251 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ052-100200-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0095.251210T0200Z-251211T0600Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1251 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ028-031-035-VTZ001>003-005-009-016-021-101830-
Eastern Clinton-Western Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Western Chittenden-Western Addison-
Eastern Franklin-Eastern Windsor-
117 PM 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...This afternoon 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 2-4 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.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ026-027-029-030-034-087-101830-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

VTZ004-006>008-010-011-017>020-101830-
Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ050-051-102300-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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 Warning.

Gale force winds may impact the waters again Thursday night into
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
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ052-102300-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Gale force winds may impact the waters Thursday night into 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
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ001>004-102300-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Northern Maine and North
Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.

   Winter 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
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ005-006-010-102300-
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine and
Far Eastern Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.

   Winter 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
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

MEZ011-015>017-029>032-102300-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
1249 PM EST Tue Dec 9 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.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

$$

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