Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:21AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid
60s 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!
* Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph
across parts of the area. If boating on large bodies of water,
these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning
your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.
Area Description:
Northern Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Interior York; Central Interior Cumberland; Androscoggin; Kennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal York; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo; Interior Cumberland Highlands; Northern Coos; Southern Coos; Northern Grafton; Northern Carroll; Southern Grafton; Southern Carroll; Sullivan; Merrimack; Belknap; Strafford; Cheshire; Eastern Hillsborough; Interior Rockingham; Coastal Rockingham; Western And Central Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov