#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:35 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message.

Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities.

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 70s to mid 80s

away from the coast may cause people to underestimate the dangers

of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid

50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s

in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* 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 loose 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

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:35 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message.

Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities.

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 70s to mid 80s

away from the coast may cause people to underestimate the dangers

of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid

50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s

in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* 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 loose 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!

 

(Yep, we have reached the stage where we need the NWS to tell us that the water is cold)