Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:23AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

**Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:23AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Friday 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 severe conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Gray ME

- **Effective:** Sep 24, 2026 2:23 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

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