Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Portland - ME, US, National Weather Service

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. 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 6 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday morning. 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.