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🟡 Moderate
Gale Watch
Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line; Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM
Gale Watch issued May 4 at 2:47AM EDT until May 6 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line and Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME 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, 6:47 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Caribou ME
National Weather Service