Alertes en vigueur Asticou, ME

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significantnumber of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on thewater and when warm air temperatures may cause people tounderestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from thestart. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,tides, and localized currents.

* WHAT...The warm air temperatures in the low 70s may causepeople to underestimate the dangers of the very cold watertemperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 40s.* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through 8 PM EDT Sunday evening.* IMPACTS...The cold temperatures can quickly cause hypothermiato anyone immersed in the water. Anyone on boats orpaddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.