* WHAT…Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 1 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE…Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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