Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
427 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ800-192030-
Gulf of Maine to the Hague Line-
427 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW, then, becoming W
10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to
15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
ANZ250-191800-
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Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
333 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
ANZ231>235-237-251-191500-
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Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
333 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
2 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
Island coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
ANZ150>154-201045-
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM-
Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Westerly gales are possible Thursday and Thursday night as low
pressure moves into New Brunswick.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
MEZ018>028-033-NHZ006>015-201045-
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Southern Carroll-
Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire, central New
Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Strong, gusty winds are likely behind a departing low pressure
system on Thursday.
Accumulating snowfall and hazardous travel conditions are possible
on Saturday as low pressure tracks through New England.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>005-201045-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-
639 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, west
central Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Accumulating snowfall and hazardous travel are likely Wednesday
night into Thursday as a clipper system moves through the region.
Strong, gusty winds are likely behind the system on Thursday.
Accumulating snowfall and hazardous travel conditions are possible
again on Saturday as low pressure tracks through New England.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
407 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
NYZ032-033-038-082-VTZ013-014-201030-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Fulton-
Bennington-Western Windham-
407 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern New York and southern
Vermont.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Multiple disturbances will bring occasional snow showers today
through tonight. Mainly light snow accumulations are expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A strong cold front will bring additional snow showers Wednesday
through Wednesday night. Light to moderate snow accumulations will
be possible. If confidence increases, Winter Weather Advisories may
be needed.
An approaching storm system may bring a light to moderate snowfall
mainly for higher terrain areas north of Interstate 90 Friday night
into Saturday. Stay tuned for further updates as the potential winter
event draws nearer.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-200715-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
311 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine,
Interior DownEast Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley
Maine.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
There is the potential for impactful snowfall Wednesday night into
Thursday across the Central Highlands and Northern Maine. Rain will
change to snow Thursday AM on the Downeast coast potentially make
slick travel.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
ANZ050>052-200715-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
311 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Westerly Gales are possible early Thursday AM through early Friday
AM with gusts up to 45kt.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$