🟡 Moderate

Gale Warning

Casco Bay

Gale Warning issued December 18 at 12:01AM EST until December 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Alert Description

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * 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 severe conditions.

Time Information

Effective

Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 AM

Expires

Dec 18, 2025, 7:15 PM

Issued

Dec 18, 2025, 5:01 AM

Alert Details

Severity

Moderate

Urgency

Expected

Certainty

Likely

Issued By

NWS Gray ME

National Weather Service