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WHUS71 KCAR 180756
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
256 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

ANZ050>052-181400-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
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-
256 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater 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...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* 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 prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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

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