...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North 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, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from
Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* 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.
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