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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
807 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
807 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT....The mild temperatures in the mid 70s to around 80 may
  cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
  temperatures which are currently in the low to mid 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
  hypothermia to anyone in the water. Anyone on a boat or
  paddlecraft should use extreme caution.

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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