Alert archive / Maine / Beach Hazards Statements in 2018
Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this beach hazards statement at May 4, 2018, 12:52 PM EDT for 6 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It took effect at May 5, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 4, 2018, 12:52 PM EDT (16:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 5, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2018, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
Counties Cumberland County, ME, Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, Waldo County, ME, York County, ME, Rockingham County, NH
The radar
The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 26 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 898 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
613 WHUS41 KGYX 041652 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 1252 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...Cold ocean water temperatures will be hazardous for unprotected water sporting activities on Saturday... .Clearing skies are expected on Saturday with temperatures warming through the 60s to around 70. At the same time, water temperatures remain only in the mid to upper 40s. The combination of pleasant weather conditions for paddlecraft and very cold Atlantic waters will bring an increased risk for cold water immersion on Saturday. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-050500- /O.NEW.KGYX.BH.S.0002.180505T1200Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 1252 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Location...Coastal western Maine and New Hampshire. * Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s. * Timing...8am to 8pm Saturday * Winds...Westerly at 10 to 20 mph. * Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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 lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. The Beach Hazard Statement in support of cold water safety, is a collaboration between NWS Gray and the USCG Sector Northern New England. && $$ ARNOTT
4 follow-up statements
162 WHUS41 KGYX 041832 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 232 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...Cold ocean water temperatures will be hazardous for unprotected water sporting activities on Saturday... .Clearing skies are expected on Saturday with temperatures warming to around 70. At the same time, water temperatures remain only in the mid to upper 40s. The combination of pleasant weather conditions for paddlecraft and very cold Atlantic waters will bring an increased risk for cold water immersion on Saturday. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-051200- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.180505T1200Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 232 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * Location...Coastal western Maine and New Hampshire. * Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s. * Timing...8am to 8pm Saturday * Winds...Westerly at 10 to 20 mph. * Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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 lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. The Beach Hazard Statement in support of cold water safety, is a collaboration between NWS Gray and the USCG Sector Northern New England. && $$ ARNOTT
408 WHUS41 KGYX 050030 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 830 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...Cold ocean water temperatures will be hazardous for unprotected water sporting activities on Saturday... .Clearing skies are expected on Saturday with temperatures warming to around 70. At the same time, water temperatures remain only in the mid to upper 40s. The combination of pleasant weather conditions for paddlecraft and very cold Atlantic waters will bring an increased risk for hypothermia and death for anyone who accidentally falls into the water. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-050830- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.180505T1200Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 830 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * Location...Coastal western Maine and New Hampshire. * Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s. * Timing...8am to 8pm Saturday * Temperatures...In the upper 60s to low 70s. * Water temperatures...In the mid to upper 40s. * Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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 lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. The Beach Hazard Statement in support of cold water safety, is a collaboration between NWS Gray and the USCG Sector Northern New England. && $$
177 WHUS41 KGYX 050806 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 406 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...Cold ocean water temperatures will be hazardous for unprotected water sporting activities on today... .Clearing skies are expected today with temperatures warming to around 70. At the same time, water temperatures remain only in the mid to upper 40s. The combination of pleasant weather conditions for paddlecraft and very cold Atlantic waters will bring an increased risk for hypothermia and death for anyone who accidentally falls into the water. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-051615- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.180505T1200Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 406 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * Location...Coastal western Maine and New Hampshire. * Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s. * Timing...8 am to 8 pm today * Temperatures...In the upper 60s to low 70s. * Water temperatures...In the mid to upper 40s. * Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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 lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. The Beach Hazard Statement in support of cold water safety, is a collaboration between NWS Gray and the USCG Sector Northern New England. && $$
666 WHUS41 KGYX 051838 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 238 PM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...Cold ocean water temperatures will be hazardous for unprotected water sporting activities on today... .Clearing skies are expected today with temperatures warming to around 70. At the same time, water temperatures remain only in the mid to upper 40s. The combination of pleasant weather conditions for paddlecraft and very cold Atlantic waters will bring an increased risk for hypothermia and death for anyone who accidentally falls into the water. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-060000- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 238 PM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Coastal western Maine and New Hampshire. * Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s. * Timing...8 am to 8 pm today * Temperatures...In the upper 60s to low 70s. * Water temperatures...In the mid to upper 40s. * Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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. The Beach Hazard Statement in support of cold water safety, is a collaboration between NWS Gray and the USCG Sector Northern New England. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2:44 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 38 hr | |
| May 4, 11:38 AM EDT | Gale Warning | GYX | 19 hr | |
| May 4, 12:58 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 18 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in Maine, 2018Beach Hazards Statements in New Hampshire, 2018Every beach hazards statement in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.