One product issued by NWS for: Bar Harbor ME
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 250 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025 MEZ029-030-210900- /O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0003.250621T1200Z-250622T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 250 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT....The warm temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper 40s to lower 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 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. && $$