466
WHUS41 KCAR 270005
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
805 PM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

MEZ029-030-271200-
/O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0016.240727T1200Z-240728T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
805 PM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s may cause
  people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold water
  temperatures. Water temperatures are currently only in the upper
  50s to near 60 degrees along the Hancock County coast and low
  to mid 50s along the Washington County coast.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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.

&&

$$