For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. 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
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
WHEN
For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
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. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Fri 10:00 PM → Sun 10:00 AM EST
WHAT
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. 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
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
WHEN
For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
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. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
