Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
366 WHUS41 KCAR 280703 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 303 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024 MEZ029-030-281515- /O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0010.240628T1200Z-240629T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 303 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the 70s to low 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s to low 50s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...The cold temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$