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2025 [KCAR] CARIBOU Freezing Spray (UP) Warning (W) Number 1
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
220
WHUS71 KCAR 172023
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
323 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
ANZ050>052-180430-
/O.UPG.KCAR.UP.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.W.0001.250218T0400Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.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-
323 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 35 to 45 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 expected, 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, until 9 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM
EST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
968
WHUS71 KCAR 180240
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
940 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
ANZ050>052-181045-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.250218T0400Z-250218T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
940 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from
Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
823
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.
&&
$$
960
WHUS71 KCAR 181342
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025
ANZ050>052-182145-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0014.250218T1342Z-250219T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0009.250218T1342Z-250219T1500Z/
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-
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with a few
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* 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 Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could 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 accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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220
WHUS71 KCAR 172023
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
323 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
ANZ050>052-180430-
/O.UPG.KCAR.UP.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.W.0001.250218T0400Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.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-
323 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 35 to 45 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 expected, 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, until 9 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM
EST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
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968
WHUS71 KCAR 180240
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
940 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
ANZ050>052-181045-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.W.0001.250218T0400Z-250218T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
940 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from
Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
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823
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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960
WHUS71 KCAR 181342
MWWCAR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025
ANZ050>052-182145-
/O.CAN.KCAR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0014.250218T1342Z-250219T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KCAR.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.Y.0009.250218T1342Z-250219T1500Z/
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-
842 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with a few
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* 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 Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could 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 accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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