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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
447 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR THE DANGERS OF COLD WATER...

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Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
447 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Beach Hazards
Statement, which is in effect from noon EDT today through this
evening.

* TIMING...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* Location...Midcoast Maine.

* Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 
  70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold 
  water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s 
  to around 50 degrees.

* Winds...South 10 to 15 MPH becoming west late this afternoon.
  Strong wind gusts possible in afternoon thunderstorms.

* Impacts...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. 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 York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
447 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* Location...Cumberland County Maine coast southward to the New 
  Hampshire Seacoast.

* Beach Hazard...The warm air temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 
  70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold 
  water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s 
  to around 50 degrees.

* Winds...West 10 to 15 MPH becoming locally onshore during the 
  afternoon.

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