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Gale Watch for 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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What is happening

What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line and Waters from Schoodic Point ME...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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    Gale Watch issued October 12 at 3:18AM EDT until October 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Caribou ME. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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