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🟡 Moderate
Gale Warning
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; Casco Bay; Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 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...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, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 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