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🟡 Moderate
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM
Gale Warning issued June 18 at 11:06AM EDT until June 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Expires
Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Caribou ME
National Weather Service