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 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, 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 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.*