Alertes en vigueurPlattsburgh, NY

The warmer air temperatures expected this afternoon may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower to mid 50s across Lake Champlain, and in the upper 40s to mid 50s in the region's 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 lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating today and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! Due to recent rain, area rivers continue to run fast with swift water currents. The swift water can easily overturn a kayak or canoe into the frigid river waters. Once in the cold water, the strong currents will make it difficult to reach safety.