Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Gray, ME

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WHUS41 KGYX 231628
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
1228 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-240000-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
1228 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 60s may cause people to 
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in 
  the upper 40s to low 50s.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
  Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, 
  Coastal Rockingham County.

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

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. Sudden immersion 
  into water at these temperatures can cause physical 
  incapacitation in less than 10 minutes. 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.

All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at
www.wow.uscgaux/i_want_a_usc/index.php to receive a FREE vessel
check. This is a convenient, no consequence way to ensure your
vessel is outfitted with all required safety equipment.
Additionally, please label your paddlecraft with your contact
information (IF FOUND Sticker) in the event it is found adrift on
the water.

&&

$$

ZH

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WHUS41 KGYX 232331
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
731 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-240045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
731 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
243 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
A Frost Advisory has been issued tonight for northern Somerset,
Franklin, and Oxford counties in Maine and Coos county in New
Hampshire.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Cool high pressure will allow for another round of chilly
temperatures tonight.

2. Cool and unsettled conditions are expected on Sunday before
temperatures warm into the first half of next week. Cooler
temperatures may then return late week with bouts of showers at
times.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...

High pressure will keep the weather fair this afternoon with
highs mainly in the lower 60s to the lower 70s. It will be a bit
cooler across and north of the mountains, mainly in the lower
50s to the lower 60s.

The high remains in place over the region tonight into Saturday
morning so we should have more favorable conditions for
radiational cooling. The one caveat is that clouds will be
gradually increasing from southwest to northeast through the
night. Thus, some areas may have clouds creep in before
temperatures can bottom out. Did blend in some NBM 10th
percentile to bring lows down, but not as cold as last night.
Still feel confident that lows will dip into the low to mid 30s
north, so have issued a Frost Advisory for my most northern
Maine zones (northern Somerset, Franklin, and Oxford counties)
and Coos county in New Hampshire. Elsewhere, expect lows to in
the upper 30s to mid 40s.

High pressure will continue to dominate the weather most of
Saturday but the center will gradually move east out over the
waters by the evening hours. The pressure gradient will tighten
modestly as the high slides east, so winds may become a bit
breezy in the afternoon out of the south. Gusts to 25 mph will
be possible. Highs will mainly be in the 60s.

An upper ridge axis approaches from the west and crosses the
western portions of the forecast area Saturday night.
Southwestern New Hampshire will start to see some height falls
with a transition back into southwest flow aloft. Here, we will
see increasing clouds and some low precipitation chances late.

Given the holiday weekend and nice temperatures today and
tomorrow, we did send out an SPS inland cold water. Use extreme
caution if out on the waters this weekend as most lake
temperatures are still only in the mid 50s.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...

Surface high pressure will exit to our east on Sunday as low
pressure tracks northeastward from the Mid-Atlantic region. This
area of low pressure will bring periods of rainfall Sunday into
Sunday night before becoming more showery in nature by Monday
morning. Temperatures will be below average on Sunday with most
readings only into the 50s before temperatures rebound closer to
seasonable averages on Monday. Rain will overspread NH on Sunday
morning but it likely won't begin until the afternoon in parts of
ME, especially for locations east of the Augusta area. Latest
ensemble based guidance shows average rainfall of around 1/3rd of an
inch, which given the ongoing drought conditions will be very
manageable.

Tuesday will feature above average temperatures as westerly flow
prevails. Highs into the upper 70s to lower 80s are likely with
partly to mostly sunny skies. A s/wv trof axis is progged to drop
south from Canada Tuesday night into Wednesday, resulting in an
increasing chance for scattered showers. Highs on Wednesday will
be similar to those of Tuesday. Cooler conditions are then
likely late week as north-northeasterly flow prevails.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Through Saturday...VFR conditions prevail. Expect some onshore
winds for coastal terminals this afternoon with a sea breeze.

Outlook...

Saturday night: Mainly VFR conditions expected but some MVFR
CIGs may begin to creep in late Sat night.

Sunday and Monday: MVFR to IFR CIGS are likely due to -RA along
with low ceilings and possible FG. E-SE winds are expected with
gusts up to 20 kts possible.

Tuesday: VFR conditions expected.

Tuesday Night: VFR conditions likely but -SHRA may bring some
restrictions.

Wednesday: VFR conditions likely but -SHRA may bring some
restrictions.

&&

.MARINE...
High pressure will largely be in control of the region thru
weekend. Winds and seas are expected to remain below SCA
thresholds. The weak pressure gradient should allow for
afternoon sea breezes to develop and turn winds onshore.

Winds and seas may approach SCA thresholds Sun night into Mon
morning as a longer fetch onshore wind develops ahead of an
encroaching warm front. Winds then become offshore by midweek as
high pressure builds in from the west.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Frost Advisory from midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday for
     MEZ007>009.
NH...Frost Advisory from midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday for
     NHZ001-002.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Hargrove/Tubbs

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service GRAY ME
228 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-033-NHZ001>015-231600-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Coastal York-
Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough-
228 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message...

* Air temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s this weekend (50s
  on Sunday) may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the
  cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s
  across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in
  the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* 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 small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if
  recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this
  threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life
  jacket!

* Generally light and variable winds shift to southerly today.
  Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25
  mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can
  increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or
  kayak due to increased wave heights.

MSC