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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:56 AM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. * 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 5:56 AM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. * 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:34 AM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. &&
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