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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
347 AM EDT Sun May 26 2024

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
347 AM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...The warm air temperatures in the 70s may cause people to
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which
  are currently only in the upper 40s to mid 50s.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc,
  Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire,
  Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the
  average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and
  be unable to accomplish simple tasks. 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.

All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at
www.cgaux.org/vsc to receive a FREE vessel check. This is a
convenient, no consequence way to ensure your vessel is outfitted
with all required safety equipment. Additionally, please label
your paddlecraft with your contact information (IF FOUND Sticker)
in the event it is found adrift on the water.

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