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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 4, 2021, 3:30 PM EDT for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Jun 5, 2021, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2021, 3:30 PM EDT (19:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 5, 2021, 7:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 205 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
- 150 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 640 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 107 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
330 WHUS41 KCAR 041930 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 330 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 MEZ029-030-050400- /O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0003.210605T1100Z-210605T2300Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 330 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT....Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the low to middle 70s 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 Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
151 WHUS41 KCAR 050201 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 1001 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 MEZ029-030-051015- /O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0003.210605T1100Z-210605T2300Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 1001 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the low to middle 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. && $$ CB
140
WHUS41 KCAR 051310
CFWCAR
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
910 AM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021
MEZ029-030-052300-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210605T2300Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
910 AM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding
guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures
in the low to middle 70s 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 Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Panty Lane 1
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.9 ft, Moderate 22.9 ft, Major 25.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 14.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 10.0 -1.4 0.3 4 None
05/09 PM 11.0 -0.4 0.5 4 None
06/09 AM 9.7 -1.7 0.1 3-4 None
06/09 PM 11.0 -0.4 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.8 -1.6 0.2 3 None
07/10 PM 11.0 -0.4 0.2 3 None
Panty Lane 2
MLLW Categories - Minor 20.9 ft, Moderate 23.9 ft, Major 26.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 9.6 ft, Moderate 12.6 ft, Major 15.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 10.0 -1.3 0.3 4 None
05/09 PM 11.0 -0.3 0.5 4 None
06/09 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 3-4 None
06/09 PM 11.0 -0.3 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.8 -1.5 0.2 3 None
07/10 PM 11.0 -0.3 0.2 3 None
Schoodic Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 20.9 ft, Moderate 23.9 ft, Major 26.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 9.6 ft, Moderate 12.6 ft, Major 15.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.8 -1.5 0.1 4 None
05/08 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.5 4 None
06/09 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 4 None
06/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.2 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 3 None
07/10 PM 10.9 -0.4 0.1 4 None
Little Moose
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.3 ft, Moderate 20.3 ft, Major 23.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 4 None
05/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.4 4 None
06/09 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 4 None
06/09 PM 10.9 -0.4 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 3 None
07/10 PM 10.9 -0.4 0.2 3 None
Seawall Road
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.8 ft, Moderate 20.8 ft, Major 23.8 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.9 ft, Moderate 9.9 ft, Major 12.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.5 -1.4 0.1 3 None
05/09 PM 10.4 -0.5 0.4 3 None
06/09 AM 9.5 -1.4 0.1 3 None
06/09 PM 10.5 -0.4 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.5 -1.4 0.1 2 None
07/10 PM 10.5 -0.4 0.1 3 None
Stonington Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.2 ft, Moderate 17.2 ft, Major 20.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.6 ft, Moderate 6.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.4 -1.2 0.1 2 None
05/09 PM 10.2 -0.4 0.4 2 None
06/09 AM 9.3 -1.3 0.1 2 None
06/09 PM 10.2 -0.4 0.3 1-2 None
07/10 AM 9.3 -1.3 0.1 1-2 None
07/10 PM 10.3 -0.3 0.2 2 None
Deer Isle Causeway
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.9 ft, Moderate 17.0 ft, Major 20.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 6.1 ft, Major 10.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.6 -1.3 0.1 1 None
05/09 PM 10.6 -0.3 0.5 2 None
06/09 AM 9.5 -1.4 0.1 2 None
06/10 PM 10.5 -0.4 0.3 1-2 None
07/10 AM 9.6 -1.3 0.2 1-2 None
07/10 PM 10.6 -0.3 0.2 2 None
Clairs Landing
MLLW Categories - Minor 29.3 ft, Moderate 32.3 ft, Major 35.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 18.0 ft, Moderate 21.0 ft, Major 24.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.9 -1.4 0.3 4 None
05/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.5 4 None
06/09 AM 9.6 -1.7 0.1 3 None
06/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.2 3 None
07/10 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.2 3 None
Stacked Rock
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.9 ft, Moderate 22.9 ft, Major 25.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.6 ft, Moderate 11.6 ft, Major 14.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.9 -1.4 0.3 4 None
05/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.5 4 None
06/09 AM 9.6 -1.7 0.1 3 None
06/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.2 3 None
07/10 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.2 3 None
Pond Island
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.3 ft, Moderate 20.3 ft, Major 23.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.9 -1.4 0.3 4 None
05/09 PM 10.7 -0.6 0.4 4 None
06/09 AM 9.6 -1.7 0.1 4 None
06/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.2 3 None
07/10 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.2 3 None
Bar Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 15.5 ft, Moderate 17.0 ft, Major 18.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.1 ft, Moderate 5.6 ft, Major 6.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 10.3 -1.1 0.3 1 None
05/09 PM 11.1 -0.3 0.5 2 None
06/09 AM 10.1 -1.3 0.1 2 None
06/09 PM 11.1 -0.3 0.3 2 None
07/10 AM 10.2 -1.2 0.2 2 None
07/10 PM 11.3 -0.1 0.3 2 None
Winter Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.9 ft, Moderate 17.9 ft, Major 20.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.6 ft, Moderate 6.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.8 -1.5 0.3 2 None
05/09 PM 10.6 -0.7 0.5 2 None
06/09 AM 9.6 -1.7 0.1 1 None
06/09 PM 10.6 -0.7 0.3 1 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.2 1 None
07/10 PM 10.6 -0.7 0.2 1 None
Blueberry Hill
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.4 ft, Moderate 22.4 ft, Major 25.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.1 ft, Moderate 11.1 ft, Major 14.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 4 None
05/09 PM 10.8 -0.5 0.4 4 None
06/09 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 4 None
06/09 PM 10.9 -0.4 0.3 3 None
07/10 AM 9.7 -1.6 0.1 3 None
07/10 PM 10.9 -0.4 0.2 3 None
Eastport
MLLW Categories - Minor 23.0 ft, Moderate 24.0 ft, Major 25.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.7 ft, Moderate 4.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 17.5 -1.8 0.3 1 None
05/09 PM 18.5 -0.8 0.5 1 None
06/09 AM 17.4 -1.9 0.1 1 None
06/09 PM 18.5 -0.8 0.2 1 None
07/10 AM 17.5 -1.8 0.1 1 None
07/10 PM 18.8 -0.5 0.2 1 None
Machias
MLLW Categories - Minor 16.9 ft, Moderate 18.0 ft, Major 20.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.1 ft, Moderate 4.2 ft, Major 6.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 12.2 -1.6 0.2 1 None
05/09 PM 12.9 -0.9 0.4 2 None
06/09 AM 12.0 -1.8 0.0 2 None
06/09 PM 12.9 -0.9 0.2 2 None
07/10 AM 12.2 -1.6 0.1 2 None
07/10 PM 13.1 -0.7 0.2 2 None
Roque Bluffs State Park
MLLW Categories - Minor 18.9 ft, Moderate 21.9 ft, Major 24.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 10.6 ft, Major 13.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 11.5 0.2 0.2 3 None
05/08 PM 12.3 1.0 0.4 3 None
06/09 AM 11.3 0.0 0.0 2 None
06/09 PM 12.3 1.0 0.2 2 None
07/10 AM 11.5 0.2 0.1 2 None
07/10 PM 12.4 1.1 0.1 2 None
Cutler Farris Wharf
MLLW Categories - Minor 18.0 ft, Moderate 19.0 ft, Major 21.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.9 ft, Moderate 4.9 ft, Major 6.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 AM 13.2 -0.9 0.2 3 None
05/09 PM 14.2 0.1 0.4 4 None
06/09 AM 13.0 -1.1 0.0 4 None
06/09 PM 14.1 0.0 0.2 3-4 None
07/10 AM 13.2 -0.9 0.1 3 None
07/10 PM 14.4 0.3 0.2 3-4 None
&&
$$294 WHUS41 KCAR 052312 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 712 PM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021 MEZ029-030-060715- /O.EXP.KCAR.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210605T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0004.210606T1100Z-210606T2300Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 712 PM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides and localized currents. && $$ CB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAR | Washington | 64 min |
| Jun 4, 4:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAR | 23 min |
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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.