Weather Alerts
Small Craft Advisory issued June 21 at 7:49PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 9:25PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Strong north winds resulted in upwelling and cooled water
temperatures into the lower 50s along the coast. The warm air
temperatures in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees may cause people
to underestimate the dangers of cold water. expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and
Coastal Waldo Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...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 lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish
simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme
caution to avoid this threat.