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🟡 Moderate
Gale Watch
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 NM
Gale Watch issued May 4 at 1:50AM EDT until May 6 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Alert Description
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM, Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 5:50 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Gray ME
National Weather Service