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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ050-051-262000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0023.260926T1800Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ080-081-262000-
/O.CON.KCAR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
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-
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* 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...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ150-152-262030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0022.260926T1500Z-260928T0000Z/
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-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
  Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ154-262030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack
  River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ180-182-184-262030-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
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-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* 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...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

MEZ023-NHZ014-261430-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0004.260926T1400Z-260928T0300Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Rockingham-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation
  and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach
  erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt
  over multiple tide cycles beginning this morning and continuing
  through Sunday evening.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire,
  Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM
  EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/12 PM    10.4        1.5        1.7        9       None
 27/12 AM    10.4        1.5        1.5       10       None
 27/12 PM    10.6        1.7        1.5       10       None
 28/01 AM    10.2        1.3        1.4        9       None
 28/01 PM    10.6        1.7        1.2        8       None

Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/12 PM    10.6        1.0        1.7        2       None
 27/12 AM    10.7        1.1        1.6        2       None
 27/12 PM    10.9        1.3        1.6        2       None
 28/01 AM    10.5        0.9        1.4       1-2      None
 28/01 PM    10.8        1.2        1.2        1       None

&&

$$


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

MEZ023-NHZ014-261430-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0004.260926T1400Z-260928T0300Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Rockingham-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation
  and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach
  erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt
  over multiple tide cycles beginning this morning and continuing
  through Sunday evening.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire,
  Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM
  EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/12 PM    10.4        1.5        1.7        9       None
 27/12 AM    10.4        1.5        1.5       10       None
 27/12 PM    10.6        1.7        1.5       10       None
 28/01 AM    10.2        1.3        1.4        9       None
 28/01 PM    10.6        1.7        1.2        8       None

Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/12 PM    10.6        1.0        1.7        2       None
 27/12 AM    10.7        1.1        1.6        2       None
 27/12 PM    10.9        1.3        1.6        2       None
 28/01 AM    10.5        0.9        1.4       1-2      None
 28/01 PM    10.8        1.2        1.2        1       None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

MEZ024>027-261430-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet and a high risk of
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
149 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

MEZ029-262000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-
149 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will
  impact the outermost islands. High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks
  above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the
  shoreline exposed to ocean waves, as waves can easily sweep
  people into the cold ocean water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In
The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ052-262000-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
755 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 Gray ME
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ151-153-262030-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
222 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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