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Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through 8 PM EDT for Coastal Hancock and Washington

The National Weather Service has extended the Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties through 8 PM EDT today.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 2:59 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 7, 2026, 3:15 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has extended the for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties through 8 PM EDT today, September 7, 2026. The , issued at :52 AM EDT, now runs from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening, a longer window than previously announced. The warning highlights that warm air temperatures in the mid to upper 70s 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. Officials advise paddlers to always wear a life jacket and be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. The applies to the coastal areas of Hancock and Washington counties.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 7, 2026, 3:11 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Hancock and Coastal 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 to 8 PM EDT on September 7, 2026. The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT.

    The statement warns that warm air temperatures in the mid to upper 70s 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 advisory notes that a Beach Hazards Statement is issued when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected on the water and when warm air temperatures may lead people to underestimate the cold water danger. Officials advise always wearing a life jacket and being aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents.

  2. Sep 7, 2026, 3:06 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Until 8 PM EDT

    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 to 8 PM EDT on September 7, 2026. The statement expires at 8 PM EDT. The statement warns that warm air temperatures in the mid to upper 70s 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 those on boats or paddlecraft. The statement notes that it is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out, and when warm air temperatures may lead people to underestimate the cold water danger. Officials recommend always wearing a life jacket and being aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents.

  3. Sep 7, 2026, 2:59 a.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 September 7, 2026. The statement was issued at 2:52 AM EDT.

    The warning notes that while air temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 70s, water temperatures are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range. According to the advisory, the cold water can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed, and boaters and paddlecraft users should exercise extreme caution.

    The advisory recommends always wearing a life jacket and being aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. The statement is in effect through this evening.

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