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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
302 PM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
302 PM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...The warm air temperatures in the 70s 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...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.

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