Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Caribou, ME

Issued

Jul 23, 2021, 3:58 AM EDT (07:58 UTC)

In effect from

Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT

Expired

Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT

In force

12 hr

Issued by

NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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721 
WHUS41 KCAR 230758
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
358 AM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021

MEZ029-030-240000-
/O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0010.210723T1200Z-210724T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
358 AM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021

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

* WHAT....Please check with state and local authorities regarding
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in
  the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the
  cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower
  50s.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to
  accomplish simple tasks. 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.

&&

$$

292 
WHUS41 KCAR 240005
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
805 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021

MEZ029-030-240815-
/O.EXP.KCAR.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210724T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0011.210724T1200Z-210725T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
805 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT....Please check with state and local authorities regarding
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in
  the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the
  cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower
  50s.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to
  accomplish simple tasks. 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.

&&

$$

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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.