Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* Water temperatures are currently cold, around 50 on the lakes and lower 50s on the rivers, which 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!
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* Water temperatures are currently cold, around 50 on the lakes and lower 50s on the rivers, which 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!
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 40s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only around 50 on the lakes and in the lower 50s 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
Wind Advisory issued May 22 at 3:14PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Gale Watch issued May 21 at 12:31AM EDT until May 23 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Frost Advisory issued May 11 at 3:07PM EDT until May 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Small Craft Advisory issued May 10 at 11:08PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Seas around 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 8 at 5:43AM EDT until May 8 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 5:57AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Locally dense fog will occur early this morning, reducing visibilities to around a quarter mile at times. Motorists this morning should be alert for visibilities which could change rapidly over short distances. Slow down and maintain a safe distance between other vehicles.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 29 at 9:32PM EDT until April 30 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.