Sullivan, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT....The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to
middle 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of
the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper
40s.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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.

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...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message...

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the low to mid 80s may
cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently only around 60 on the lakes and
around 70 on the rivers.

* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden
Service, even when the water temperature is below 70 degrees,
hypothermia and loss of dexterity can occur in 45 minutes or
less. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan
accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to
avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear
your life jacket!