Storm Warning: CALL TO ACTION: Vessels should use caution or make avoidance plans depending on your vessel type and cargo. Storm Warning

● Low pressure south of Nova Scotia will deepen and broaden this afternoon through Friday. ● The low will be centered near 40N65W early Friday, with the center of the low moving south-southeast during the day Friday. ● The low shifts farther east into the north Atlantic Friday night through Saturday. ● Winds will increase on the west side of the low, with northerly gales developing over the Gulf of Maine late today. ● The gales will gradually spread south tonight and Friday, becoming widespread east of 70.5W by Friday afternoon. ● Sustained winds to storm-force will occur Friday and Friday evening mainly from 34.5N to 41.5N east of 67W. Hurricane-force wind gusts are likely. ● Mariners should begin to execute any necessary avoidance plans now. Friday and Friday Night (10/17) 1130 UTC October 16, 2025