Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:21AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* 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 around 50 degrees on
Moosehead Lake and in the middle to upper 50s on smaller lakes and
rivers.
* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden
Service, 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 this
weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle
smart from the start and always wear your life jacket!
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov