New London, NH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid
60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold
water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s
across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in
the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below
60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity
within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. 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!

* Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph
across parts of the area. If boating on large bodies of water,
these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning
your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.