NWS Caribou MEGL.W 0024October 5, 2026
Gale Warning: Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Caribou issued a gale warning for Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM, in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 24th gale warning the NWS office in Caribou issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued2:23 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from8:00 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
Expires5:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
In force for 21 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Caribou ME
- Area
- Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:23 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KCAR GL.W 0024
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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