Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:19AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

**Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:19AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 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 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

**What You Should 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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Caribou ME

- **Effective:** Sep 24, 2026 2:19 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 10:30 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*