Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory issued March 1 at 3:28AM EST until March 2 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray expected.

* WHERE…Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM
EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 4 AM
to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

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