Alert archive / Maine / Beach Hazards Statements in 2021
Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this beach hazards statement at May 14, 2021, 3:31 PM EDT for 6 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It took effect at May 15, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 14, 2021, 3:31 PM EDT (19:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 15, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 15, 2021, 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 19:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 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
- 1649 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
819 WHUS41 KGYX 141931 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 331 PM EDT Fri May 14 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-150845- /O.NEW.KGYX.BH.S.0002.210515T1200Z-210516T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 331 PM EDT Fri May 14 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 upper 60s to mid-70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high. 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. && $$ MEC
5 follow-up statements
540 WHUS41 KGYX 142328 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 728 PM EDT Fri May 14 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-151100- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.210515T1200Z-210516T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 728 PM EDT Fri May 14 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$
073 WHUS41 KGYX 150651 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 251 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-151700- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.210515T1200Z-210516T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 251 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS 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 upper 60s to mid-70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo 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 loose 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 life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$
200 WHUS41 KGYX 151431 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 1031 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-152245- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210516T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 1031 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$
077 WHUS41 KGYX 151855 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 255 PM EDT Sat May 15 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-160000- /O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210516T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 255 PM EDT Sat May 15 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 loose 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 life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$
671 WHUS41 KGYX 160009 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 809 PM EDT Sat May 15 2021 MEZ023>028-NHZ014-161000- /O.EXP.KGYX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210516T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.BH.S.0003.210516T1200Z-210517T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox- Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham- 809 PM EDT Sat May 15 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in the mid 60s to lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only the lower 50s. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. && $$
Nearby
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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.