Cape Neddick Coast Guard Light Station Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid to upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower 40s across Sebago Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee and in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high. 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!

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Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Interior York; Central Interior Cumberland; Androscoggin; Kennebec; Interior Cumberland Highlands; Southern Grafton; Southern Carroll; Sullivan; Merrimack; Belknap; Strafford; Cheshire; Eastern Hillsborough; Interior Rockingham; Western And Central Hillsborough
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