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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS Gray, ME

June 15, 20186 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire

NWS Gray, ME issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 15, 2018, 1:47 PM EDT for 6 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It took effect at Jun 16, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 15, 2018, 1:47 PM EDT (17:47 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 16, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 16, 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 17:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-06-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-06-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -48 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
516 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-38 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

085 
WHUS41 KGYX 151747
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
147 PM EDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...Minor coastal flooding expected tonight with cold water
hazards expected on Saturday...

.Coastal flooding is expected near the time of high tide tonight 
along portions of the southwest coast of Maine and Seacoast of New
Hampshire. Any impact will be minor.

In addition, sunshine, warm temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree 
range along the shore and relatively light winds are expected 
Saturday. Paddlecraft should be aware of the possibility of cold
water immersion as ocean temperatures are still only in the 50s.

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-161000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0015.180616T0400Z-180616T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.BH.S.0009.180616T1200Z-180617T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
147 PM EDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Coastal Flood
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 2 AM EDT
Saturday. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued. This
Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

* Location...The southwest coast of Maine and the Seacoast of New
  Hampshire.

* Coastal Flooding...Minor.

* Timing...Minor coastal flooding expected after midnight tonight.
  High paddlecraft risk on Saturday.

* Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree
  range along the shoreline may cause people to underestimate the
  dangers of the cold water. Water temperatures are currently 
  only in the 50s.

* Winds...Southwest around 10 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 Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

FORT POINT NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.5 FT, MODERATE 12.5 FT, MAJOR 13.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/01 PM    10.1        0.6        0.4       2.0      NONE    
 16/01 AM    11.7        2.2        0.5       2.0     MINOR    
 16/02 PM    10.2        0.7        0.5       1.0      NONE    
 17/02 AM    11.5        2.0        0.5       1.0     MINOR    
 17/03 PM    10.4        0.9        0.7       1.0      NONE    
 18/03 AM    11.3        1.8        0.7       2.0      NONE

HAMPTON HARBOR NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.0 FT, MODERATE 12.0 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/01 PM     9.8        0.3        0.4       2.0      NONE    
 16/01 AM    11.3        1.8        0.5       1.0     MINOR    
 16/02 PM     9.9        0.4        0.5       1.0      NONE    
 17/02 AM    11.1        1.6        0.5       1.0     MINOR    
 17/03 PM    10.0        0.5        0.7       1.0      NONE    
 18/03 AM    11.0        1.5        0.7       2.0     MINOR

PORTLAND ME
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 12.0 FT, MODERATE 13.0 FT, MAJOR 14.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/01 PM    10.3        0.6        0.4       2.0      NONE    
 16/01 AM    12.0        2.3        0.5       1.0     MINOR    
 16/02 PM    10.4        0.7        0.5       1.0      NONE    
 17/02 AM    11.8        2.1        0.5       1.0      NONE    
 17/03 PM    10.6        0.9        0.7       1.0      NONE    
 18/03 AM    11.6        1.9        0.7       2.0      NONE

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-161000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.BH.S.0009.180616T1200Z-180617T0000Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
147 PM EDT Fri Jun 15 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...The Midcoast region of Maine.

* Beach Hazard...Warm air temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree
  range along the shoreline on Saturday may cause people to
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water. Water temperatures
  are currently only in the 50s.

* Timing...Saturday.

* Winds...Southwest around 10 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 life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides, and localized currents.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
075 
WHUS41 KGYX 160606
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
206 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

...Cold water hazards expected on today...

.Sunshine, warm temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree range along 
the shore and relatively light winds are expected today. 
Paddlecraft should be aware of the possibility of cold water 
immersion as ocean temperatures are still only in the 50s.

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-161815-
/O.EXP.KGYX.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180616T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0009.180616T1200Z-180617T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
206 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* Location...The southwest coast of Maine and the Seacoast of 
  New Hampshire.

* Timing...Today

* Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the 75 to 80 
  degree range along the shoreline may cause people to 
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water. Water 
  temperatures are currently only in the 50s.

* Winds...Southwest around 10 mph.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-161815-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0009.180616T1200Z-180617T0000Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
206 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* Location...The Midcoast region of Maine.

* Beach Hazard...Warm air temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree 
  range along the shoreline on Saturday may cause people to 
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water. Water 
  temperatures are currently only in the 50s.

* Timing...Saturday.

* Winds...Southwest around 10 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 life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides, and localized currents.

&&

$$
260 
WHUS41 KGYX 160729
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
329 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

...Cold water hazards expected today...

.Sunshine, warm temperatures in the 80 to 85 degree range along 
the shore and relatively light winds are expected today. 
Paddlecraft should be aware of the possibility of cold water 
immersion as ocean temperatures are still only in the 50s.

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-161930-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0009.180616T1200Z-180617T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
329 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* Location...Coastal New Hampshire and Southwest coast and 
  Midcoast region of Maine.

* Beach Hazard...Warm air temperatures in the 80 to 85 degree 
  range along the shoreline on Saturday may cause people to 
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water. Water temperatures 
  are currently only in the 50s.

* 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.

&&

$$

Curtis
324 
WHUS41 KGYX 161341
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
941 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

...WATER TEMPERATURE REMAINS DANGEROUSLY COLD...

.Although warm and pleasant conditions are expected along the
shore today, the ocean water still remains cold. Those engaging in
sporting activities on the water, especially paddlecraft like
kayaks, should be aware of the dangers of this cold water and take
action to protect themselves in case of accidents.

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-180617T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
941 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Coastal New Hampshire and Southwest coast and 
  Midcoast region of Maine.

* Beach Hazard...Warm air temperatures in the 80 to 85 degree 
  range along the shoreline on Saturday may cause people to 
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water. Water 
  temperatures are currently only in the 50s.

* 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 office that day

Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 15, 1:47 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryGYXCumberland, York12 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.