Alert archive / Maine / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this rip current statement at Aug 29, 2023, 3:28 PM EDT for 6 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It took effect at Aug 30, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2023, 3:28 PM EDT (19:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 30, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2023, 7:56 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 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 19:28 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, 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
- 743 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
592 WHUS41 KGYX 291928 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MEZ023-024-NHZ014-300330- /O.NEW.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MEZ025>028-300330- /O.NEW.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Larger waves also pose the risk to sweep people standing on the rocks too close to the water off their feet and into the sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
8 follow-up statements
661 WHUS41 KGYX 300042 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 842 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MEZ023-024-NHZ014-301000- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 842 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MEZ025>028-301000- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 842 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
536 WHUS41 KGYX 300722 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 322 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 MEZ023-024-NHZ014-301530- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 322 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MEZ025>028-301530- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.230830T1200Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 322 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
675
WHUS41 KGYX 301951
CFWGYX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
351 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
MEZ025>028-310400-
/O.CAN.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.230830T1951Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0009.230831T0200Z-230831T0500Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
351 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
around the time of high tide tonight is likely.
* WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1
AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Bath ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/12 AM 9.1 -0.6 0.5 0 None
31/01 PM 8.0 -1.7 0.2 0 None
01/01 AM 9.5 -0.2 0.8 0 None
01/01 PM 9.1 -0.6 0.9 0 None
02/02 AM 9.1 -0.6 0.5 0 None
Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 11.9 2.2 0.9 2 None
31/12 PM 10.8 1.1 0.8 2-3 None
01/12 AM 11.9 2.2 0.8 2 None
01/01 PM 11.2 1.5 0.8 2 None
02/01 AM 11.5 1.8 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
MEZ023-024-NHZ014-310400-
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0009.230831T0200Z-230831T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
351 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around
the time of high tide tonight is likely.
* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland
Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/12 AM 11.0 2.2 1.0 2 None
31/12 PM 10.0 1.2 0.9 3 None
01/12 AM 10.9 2.1 0.8 2-3 None
01/01 PM 10.2 1.4 0.7 3 None
02/01 AM 10.3 1.5 0.3 3 None
Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 10.8 1.3 0.5 2 None
31/12 PM 9.9 0.4 0.5 2-3 None
01/12 AM 11.2 1.7 0.8 2 Minor
01/01 PM 10.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
02/01 AM 10.6 1.1 0.3 3 None
Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 12.4 2.7 1.0 2-3 Minor
31/12 PM 11.1 1.4 0.8 3-4 None
01/12 AM 12.3 2.6 0.8 3 Minor
01/01 PM 11.5 1.8 0.8 3-4 None
02/01 AM 11.8 2.1 0.4 3 None
&&
$$384
WHUS41 KGYX 310248
CFWGYX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
1048 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
MEZ025>028-310600-
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230831T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
1048 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
around the time of high tide tonight is likely.
* WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Bath ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/12 AM 9.1 -0.6 0.5 0 None
31/01 PM 8.0 -1.7 0.2 0 None
01/01 AM 9.5 -0.2 0.8 0 None
01/01 PM 9.1 -0.6 0.9 0 None
02/02 AM 9.1 -0.6 0.5 0 None
Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 11.9 2.2 0.9 2 None
31/12 PM 10.8 1.1 0.8 2-3 None
01/12 AM 11.9 2.2 0.8 2 None
01/01 PM 11.2 1.5 0.8 2 None
02/01 AM 11.5 1.8 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
MEZ023-024-NHZ014-310600-
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230831T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
1048 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around
the time of high tide tonight is likely.
* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland
Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/12 AM 11.0 2.2 1.0 2 None
31/12 PM 10.0 1.2 0.9 3 None
01/12 AM 10.9 2.1 0.8 2-3 None
01/01 PM 10.2 1.4 0.7 3 None
02/01 AM 10.3 1.5 0.3 3 None
Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 10.8 1.3 0.5 2 None
31/12 PM 9.9 0.4 0.5 2-3 None
01/12 AM 11.2 1.7 0.8 2 Minor
01/01 PM 10.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
02/01 AM 10.6 1.1 0.3 3 None
Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/11 PM 12.4 2.7 1.0 2-3 Minor
31/12 PM 11.1 1.4 0.8 3-4 None
01/12 AM 12.3 2.6 0.8 3 Minor
01/01 PM 11.5 1.8 0.8 3-4 None
02/01 AM 11.8 2.1 0.4 3 None
&&
$$265 WHUS41 KGYX 310539 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 139 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 MEZ025>028-311345- /O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 139 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ MEZ023-024-NHZ014-311345- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 139 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Legro
896 WHUS41 KGYX 311434 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 1034 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 MEZ025>028-312245- /O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 1034 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ MEZ023-024-NHZ014-312245- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 1034 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
969 WHUS41 KGYX 311926 CFWGYX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gray ME 326 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 MEZ025>028-010000- /O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- 326 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ MEZ023-024-NHZ014-010000- /O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham- 326 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
290
WHUS41 KGYX 312356
CFWGYX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023
MEZ025>028-010100-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
$$
MEZ023-024-NHZ014-010500-
/O.CAN.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.S.0008.230901T0300Z-230901T0500Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Water levels may approach flood stage in isolated
locations tonight. Minor flooding is possible in low lying
areas.
* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland
Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 AM 10.7 1.9 0.6 2-3 None
01/01 PM 10.0 1.2 0.5 3-4 None
02/01 AM 10.2 1.4 0.2 3-4 None
02/02 PM 9.9 1.1 0.2 3 None
03/02 AM 9.8 1.0 0.1 3 None
Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 AM 11.1 1.6 0.7 2 Minor
01/01 PM 10.3 0.8 0.6 3 None
02/01 AM 10.6 1.1 0.3 3 None
02/02 PM 10.2 0.7 0.3 3 None
03/02 AM 10.2 0.7 0.2 3 None
Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 AM 12.0 2.3 0.5 1 Minor
01/01 PM 11.3 1.6 0.6 1 None
02/01 AM 11.6 1.9 0.2 1 None
02/01 PM 11.1 1.4 0.2 2 None
03/02 AM 11.1 1.4 0.1 2 None
&&
$$Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Maine, 2023Rip Current Statements in New Hampshire, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023
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.