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Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Saturday Evening for Coastal Hancock and Washington Counties

The National Weather Service has extended the Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Hancock and Washington Counties through Saturday evening, citing cold water temperatures that can cause hypothermia.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 9:37 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 28, 2026, 9:50 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has extended the for The now runs from 8 a.m. EDT Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Saturday evening, a longer window than originally issued. The warns that warm air temperatures in the mid-70s to around 80 degrees may cause people to underestimate the danger of cold water temperatures, which are currently in the 50-to-55-degree range. The cold water can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed, and the NWS advises extreme caution for anyone on boats or paddlecraft. Officials urge boaters and paddlers to always wear a life jacket and be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. The was issued at 9:31 p.m. EDT Friday, August 28, 2026.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 28, 2026, 9:45 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Hancock and Washington Counties

    The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties, effective from 8 AM EDT Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Saturday evening.

    The statement warns that warm air temperatures in the mid-70s to around 80 degrees may cause people to underestimate the danger of cold water temperatures, which are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range. The cold water can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed, and those on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution.

    The statement advises paddlers to always wear a life jacket and be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents.

  2. Aug 28, 2026, 9:40 p.m. ET

    Cold Water Poses Hypothermia Risk Along Coastal Hancock and Washington Counties

    The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties, in effect from 8 AM EDT Saturday, August 29, through Saturday evening. The statement warns that cold water temperatures, currently in the 50 to 55 degree range, can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters, and that anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

    The statement notes that warm air temperatures from the mid 70s to around 80 may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water. It advises paddlers to always wear a life jacket and be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. The statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water.

  3. Aug 28, 2026, 9:37 p.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Hancock and Washington Counties

    The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties, effective from 8 AM EDT to 8 PM EDT on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The statement was issued at 9:31 PM EDT on Friday, August 28.

    The warning notes that while air temperatures are expected to reach the mid-70s to around 80 degrees, water temperatures are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range. The cold water can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed, and the NWS advises extreme caution for those on boats or paddlecraft.

    The statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected on the water and when warm air temperatures may lead people to underestimate the danger. The NWS recommends always wearing a life jacket and being aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents.

    The Beach Hazards Statement is in effect until 8 PM EDT (20:00 EDT) on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

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