Maine Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 00:34
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the lower 70s may cause
people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s on the
lakes and in the mid 40s on the rivers.
* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden
Service, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the
chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely