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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 3:06 PM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * 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 can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 3:06 PM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * 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 can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:28 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. &&
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