Gale Watch issued September 23 at 12:54PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

**Gale Watch issued September 23 at 12:54PM 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 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...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.

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

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Future

- **Issued by:** NWS Caribou ME

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 12:54 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 2:00 AM UTC

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