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Gale Watch issued October 21 at 5:42AM EDT until October 23 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 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 Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionWaters 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
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-10-21T15:45:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: 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

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