Saint George, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 20 to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone from 10 AM to
10 PM EDT Tuesday.

Ozone levels along the Southwest Coast and Mid-Coast are expected to
rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.

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, the elderly, those with pre-existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard outdoors. 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.