{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6a7434d0a3885a20a80c96997414ad1e22c8584e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 2:23PM EDT until June 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6a7434d0a3885a20a80c96997414ad1e22c8584e.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":173,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 2:23PM EDT until June 13 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:** 2026-06-12T14:23:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T14:23:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-13T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to\nmiddle 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of\nthe cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper\n40s.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.\n\n* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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."}