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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0102 Issued by the Gray / Portland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-23 11:35:48 062 WHUS71 KGYX 231735 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1235 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ANZ150-152-154-240745- /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0044.251224T1200Z-251224T1800Z/ 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- 1235 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ151-153-240745- /O.NEW.KGYX.SC.Y.0102.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 1235 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-23 22:10:34 046 WHUS71 KGYX 240410 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1110 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ANZ150-152-154-241800- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0044.251224T1200Z-251224T1800Z/ 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- 1110 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ151-153-241815- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0102.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 1110 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Tubbs Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-24 08:40:13 009 WHUS71 KGYX 241439 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 939 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ150-152-154-241800- /O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-251224T1800Z/ 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- 939 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * 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...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. && $$ ANZ151-153-242100- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251224T2100Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 939 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-24 12:04:18 518 WHUS71 KGYX 241803 MWWGYX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 103 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ150-152-250815- /O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-251224T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0045.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0009.251226T0300Z-251226T1500Z/ 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- 103 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... ...PREVIOUS GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... SCA conditions in lingering seas continue through the start of the gale on Thursday. 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. && $$ ANZ154-250815- /O.EXP.KGYX.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-251224T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.GL.W.0045.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 103 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... ...PREVIOUS GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...SCA conditions in lingering seas continue through the start of the gale on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ151-153-250815- /O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.UP.Y.0009.251226T0300Z-251226T1500Z/ Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay- 103 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||