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🟡 Moderate
Gale Warning
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 Warning issued June 18 at 2:24AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Alert Description
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * 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 noon today to 8 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 severe conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires
Jun 18, 2026, 8:30 PM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 6:24 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Gray ME
National Weather Service