Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Caribou, ME

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
223 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

MEZ029-030-140000-
/O.EXT.KCAR.BH.S.0005.260613T1200Z-260614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
223 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to 
  middle 80s 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 waters. 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.

&&

$$

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
252 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

MEZ029-030-140000-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0005.260613T1200Z-260614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
252 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

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

* WHAT....The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to 
  middle 80s 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 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. 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.

&&

$$

JS

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
742 PM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

MEZ029-030-140045-
/O.CAN.KCAR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
742 PM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...


$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
208 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes to the forecast

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) The threat for localized heavy rainfall and flash flooding
continues this afternoon and evening, mainly over western areas.

2) Cold front approaches Saturday night and passes through
Sunday into Monday, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorm
chances.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...The threat for localized heavy rainfall and
flash flooding continues this afternoon and evening, mainly
over western areas.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
Backdoor cold front is now in eastern Aroostook as seen on
visible satellite imagery. Storms developed in between the
backdoor cold front and the eastward moving cold front coming in
fm Quebec. Southerly flow over central and wrn portions of the
area has continued to funnel anomalous moisture into the Central
Highlands and the North Woods. In fact 12z GYX sounding set a
record with a PW value of 1.91 inches.

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for wrn zones through 07z
tonight due to high PW values, small Corfidi Vectors and
efficient warm rain processes. The threat for flash flooding,
with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour, continues through
the time of fropa which looks to occur over part of CWA by 07z.

KEY MESSAGE 2..Cold front approaches Saturday night and passes
through Sunday into Monday, bringing widespread rain and
thunderstorm chances.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...
Shortwave over the Great Lakes region moves towards Maine and
enters New England by Sunday. Rain moves in from west to east,
lasting Sunday into late Monday. Instability on Sunday ranges
from between 500-800 J/kg with steep low-level lapse rates,
however mid-level lapse rates are meager. Instability may be
limited by capping inversion in the afternoon but cannot rule
out isolated thunderstorm development, mainly over the north and
west. Prolonged southerly flow off the Gulf of Maine is
anticipated to keep the Downeast region stable. Roughly
anticipating about one half to three quarters of an inch of
rain with these showers. Could be some locally higher spots of
higher rain totals in regions favoring thunderstorm development.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
This afternoon...VFR/MVFR at BGR. BHB likely to see VFR before
plummeting to IFR after 21z as marine layer moves back north.
Aroostook terminals to see IFR continues remainder of the
afternoon and overnight. SSE winds 5-10kts.

Saturday...IFR/LIFR with FG/BR in the AM becoming VFR/MVFR late
morning. VFR by afternoon. SE winds shifting WNW 5-15kt.

Saturday Night...VFR at KHUL/KBGR/KBHB. Chance for MVFR and
isolated VCTS at KFVE/KCAR/KPQI. Winds light and variable.

Sunday-Sunday Night...MVFR/IFR north due to rain showers and
potential thunderstorms in the morning and day. VFR/MVFR
Downeast terminals. S winds with gusts 15-25KT possible Sunday.
LLWS possible Sunday night.

Monday...MVFR in rain showers in the morning. Potential for
isolated thunder Downeast terminals in the morning. Potential
for isolated thunder at KFVE and KCAR Monday evening. S winds,
shifting WSW by afternoon, with gusts 15-20KT possible.

Monday night-Wednesday...VFR. W winds, 5-10KT, gusts to 20kts
Tuesday afternoon. Winds becoming SW Tuesday night increasing to
5-10kts Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds and seas will be below small craft levels all waters
through the weekend. Winds and seas approach small craft levels
over the waters out to 25NM Sunday night. Conditions drop below
small craft levels on Monday afternoon and remain that way into
the middle of next week. Fog will reduce visibilities over the
waters tonight.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Flood Watch through late tonight for MEZ001-003-004-010-031.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...21
AVIATION...21