Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
396 WHUS41 KCAR 161930 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 330 PM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024 MEZ029-030-170000- /O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240617T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 330 PM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...The warm air temperatures in the low 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ Sinko