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Gale Watch

Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line; Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM

Ended Oct 13, 5:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Until
Oct 13, 5:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 12, 3:18 AM EDT
Office
Caribou, ME
Number
21 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Atlantic waters

GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

What
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where
Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line and Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM.
When
From this evening through late tonight.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

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