...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message...
* The warm air temperatures this weekend around 70 may cause people
to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which
are currently only in the mid 50s on the lakes and in the lower
60s on the rivers.
* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden
Service, 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 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!
* Gusty winds are also expected this weekend with gusts up to 20
mph from the north. If boating on large bodies of water, these
gusty winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your
boat, canoe or kayak due to increased wave heights.
Weather Alert
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the 60s to low 70s may
cause people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold
water temperatures which are currently only in the mid to
upper 40s.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...The cold 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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