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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:44:48 686 WHUS71 KCAR 201744 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1244 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ052-210615- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.260221T0200Z-260221T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 1244 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ050-051-210615- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.260221T0200Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1600Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 1244 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 00:42:17 459 WHUS71 KCAR 210641 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 141 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ052-211900- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 141 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ050-051-211900- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1600Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 141 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 02:23:42 242 WHUS71 KCAR 210823 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 323 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ050-051-211900- /O.UPG.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0009.260221T0823Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.260221T1200Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1600Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 323 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ052-211900- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 323 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 05:53:07 214 WHUS71 KCAR 211152 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 652 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ050-051-212000- /O.CAN.KCAR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.260221T1152Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1600Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 652 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ052-212000- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 652 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:44:19 917 WHUS71 KCAR 211743 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1243 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ052-220700- /O.CAN.KCAR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 1243 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ050-051-220700- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1600Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 1243 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 12:36:20 336 WHUS71 KCAR 211835 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 135 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ050-051-220800- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1200Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 135 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ052-220800- /O.CON.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 135 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ JS Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-22 01:05:09 007 WHUS71 KCAR 220704 MWWCAR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 204 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ050-051-221900- /O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KCAR.SR.A.0001.260223T1200Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0001.260223T1100Z-260224T0900Z/ Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 204 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Storm Warning, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 13 to 18 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ052-221900- /O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0001.260223T1500Z-260224T0300Z/ Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 204 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||