2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles WSW Gardens Of Acadia ME
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 156 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 MEZ029-030-200000- /O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0012.260719T1200Z-260720T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 156 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the 50-55 degree range. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. 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. && $$
Air Quality Alert
MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-190400- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Ripogenus, Telos Lake, Caucomgomoc Lake, Chamberlain Lake, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 246 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range during the day today. Smoke from wildfires in western Ontario and Manitoba is expected to move back into Maine during the day today. Moderate levels of ozone are also expected for the Mid-Coast including the high elevations of Acadia National Park. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, older adults, those who work outdoors, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those with heart disease. It is okay to be active outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your chest, please consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor activities. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll free number is: 1-800-223-1196. Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has the air quality forecast available on the web at www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast. $$ JS