Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Gray, ME

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WHUS41 KGYX 050653
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
253 AM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-051900-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0004.260605T1200Z-260606T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
253 AM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 80s may cause people to
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the
  low to mid 50s.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...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. 

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.

&&

$$

Tubbs

513 
WHUS41 KGYX 051256
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
856 AM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-060000-
/O.CON.KGYX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260606T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
856 AM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 80s may cause people to
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the
  low to mid 50s.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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. 

All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at
https://cgaux.org/vsc/ 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.

&&

$$

GC

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WHUS41 KGYX 052352
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
752 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-060100-
/O.EXP.KGYX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260606T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
752 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Air temperatures will continue to fall through the evening.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
627 AM EDT Thu Jun 4 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Loaded in the latest surface observations and adjusted the
aviation section for the 12Z TAF package.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Dry and very warm conditions will persist through Friday with
highs in the 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will be low
limiting excessive heat impacts.

2. Remaining very warm on Saturday with a cold front bringing
increasing chances for showers and storms this weekend.

3. Drier weather for the first half of next week with
temperatures near normal on Monday and climbing to above normal
toward the middle of next week.

&&

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

Deep layer ridging extending from the Ohio Valley into New
England will allow for warming temperatures aloft today.
Temperatures at 850 mb will push +15C both this afternoon and
again on Friday. BUFKIT profiles show mixing up to 800 mb which
will allow for highs into the 80s with interior warm spots
climbing to around 90 degrees. A dry air mass in place along
with deep mixing will keep dewpoints in the 40s and 50s so
apparent temperatures will be the same as ambient air
temperatures. Surface high pressure centered south of New
England will promote WSW winds across the area that may keep the
sea breeze from making much progress inland with relief mainly
confined to the beaches. Regardless, temperatures along the
coast are forecast to push into the 80s before the sea breeze
gets going. Mostly clear skies and light winds tonight will
allow for some radiational cooling with most locations dropping
into the 50s for lows.

Friday will be similar to today temperature wise with some
increase in clouds as a short wave tracks into the Great Lakes
Region. Steady WSW winds will again battle against the sea
breeze with coastal areas pushing into the mid to upper 80s for
highs. Much of the area will see highs into the upper 80s with
interior warm spots making a run into the low 90s. Increasing
moisture will keep Friday night lows in the upper 50s to low
60s.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...

Low pressure tracks just north of the Great Lakes Friday night with
a boundary lingering across the International Border. Models have
continued to trend drier for Friday night, so any showers that
move into the area should be confined to northern NH and the
western ME mountains. Overnight lows will be mild and in the
upper 50s to low 60s.

Saturday will be another very warm day, especially south of the
mountains, while low pressure tracks across the area and
southwest winds continue ahead of a cold front. Highs should be
mostly in the 80s, but there may be an area that stays in the
70s stretching from the Midcoast to near Augusta with winds more
onshore. Northern areas should see most of the showers in the
morning with a few storms also possible, but southern areas will
see these chances increase in the afternoon and evening as
better lift arrives and daytime instability builds. There does
appear to be some potential for a couple of strong storms
somewhere across the region with more CAPE across southern NH,
although the more favorable shear may be more across northern
areas.

Showers remain likely Saturday night and into Sunday as the
primary shortwave trough approaches and sends the cold front
through sometime during the first half of the day. There could
be a couple of storms on Sunday, but looks like it would be a
pretty brief window. Precipitation should taper off later in the
day from north to south as drier air works its way southward.

One more thing about this system: Not expecting any hydro issues,
but PWATs are forecast to climb to around 1.50", which is above the
90th percentile for this time of year. So there could be some hefty
rain rates within showers and storms.

KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION...

Drier conditions settle in for Monday behind Sunday's front with
most available guidance bringing highs into the 70s. After that,
ensembles favor upper-level riding building toward the Northeast,
offering a warming trend to bring temperatures back above normal
while also keeping things mostly dry through midweek.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Through 12Z Friday...VFR. Dry airmass should prevent widespread
valley fog development again tonight. Light and variable winds will
become steady out of the WSW today. Winds turn more onshore for
coastal terminals this afternoon followed by slackening winds
tonight.

Outlook:

Friday: VFR expected.

Friday night: HIE could see showers and MVFR to IFR restrictions
Friday night. Other terminals should remain dry but can't rule out
MVFR ceilings. RKD could see IFR stratus or marine fog.

Saturday-Sunday: MVFR to IFR restrictions possible as a cold front
brings increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday night: Any lingering precipitation comes to an end as the
front pushes south, but patchy fog could bring additional IFR
restrictions.

Monday-Tuesday: VFR expected.

&&

.MARINE...
High pressure centered south of the waters will keep winds and
seas below SCA thresholds today through Friday. Winds will
generally be out of the south during the day and light offshore
winds at night.

Friday night-Thursday...Marine fog/stratus is possible Friday
night into Sunday morning as a cold front approaches from the
north. The front will also bring increasing chances for showers
Saturday afternoon through Sunday and possibly a couple of
storms. Ahead of the front, southwesterly flow is expected to
stay below SCA criteria, but once the front crosses the first
half of Sunday, north to northwest winds could reach SCA levels
Sunday into Sunday night. Winds and seas likely stay below SCA
levels for the first half of next week as high pressure builds
across the waters.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Combs/Schroeter
AVIATION...Tubbs