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Gale Watch
Issued: 5:49 PM Jan. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible...becoming west after midnight. Seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...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 possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:48 PM Jan. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Potential for Freezing Fog and Freezing Drizzle Friday Morning... Patchy freezing fog will likely develop late this evening and persist to mid-morning Friday. In addition, there is a chance of freezing drizzle from shortly before sunrise Friday to mid- morning. Icy roads from both the freezing fog and freezing drizzle are possible. Travel conditions could vary significantly spatially depending on where the freezing fog or freezing drizzle sets up. Warmer air will be moving in from south to north during the day Friday, with Downeast and Bangor rising above freezing around midday Friday, and Northern Maine rising to near or just above freezing late afternoon and early evening Friday. Friday afternoon and evening, some light rain is expected, with light sleet and freezing rain also possible in Northern Maine.
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