Gale Warnings Issued for Maine Coastal Waters
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued multiple marine advisories and warnings for the coastal waters from Stonington, ME, to Merrimack River, MA, extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning, followed by a Gale Warning from late Friday night through Sunday evening. Northeast winds are expected to strengthen significantly, reaching speeds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots. Seas will build to heights of 14 to 17 feet in some areas, with wave periods ranging from 9 to 12 seconds. Rain and reduced visibility of 1 to 3 nautical miles are also forecast, particularly from Friday night through Sunday.