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WHUS71 KCAR 170258
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
958 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

ANZ050>052-171100-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.250217T1400Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.A.0001.250218T0200Z-250218T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
958 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 9 AM Monday to 9 AM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Monday 
  evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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