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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Caribou ME

415 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

415 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH

FRIDAY EVENING...



* WHAT....The mild temperatures in the lower to mid 70s may cause

  people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water 

  temperatures which are currently in the upper 40s to lower 50s.



* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.



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



* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause

  hypothermia to anyone in the water. Anyone on a boat or

  paddlecraft should use extreme caution.





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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