{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4a0492a8acbc094dad951a85e485ea8d5f18c7c5.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 2 at 2:02PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-02","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4a0492a8acbc094dad951a85e485ea8d5f18c7c5.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Caribou ME"},"word_count":168,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 2 at 2:02PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington\n**Issued by:** NWS Caribou ME\n**Sent:** 2026-07-02T14:02:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-02T14:02:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT....The warm temperatures in the low to mid 90s may cause\npeople to underestimate the dangers of the cold water\ntemperatures which are currently around 50.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.\n\n* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause\nhypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats\nor paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.\n\n## Instructions\nA Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant\nnumber of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the\nwater and when warm air temperatures may cause people to\nunderestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the\nstart. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,\ntides, and localized currents."}