{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7f968867df0b636f2908bdcc097e054dee46b17a.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:56PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7f968867df0b636f2908bdcc097e054dee46b17a.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 July 18 at 1:56PM EDT until July 19 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:** 2026-07-18T13:56:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-18T13:56:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s\nmay cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water\ntemperatures which are currently in the 50-55 degree range.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.\n\n* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause\nhypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats or\npaddlecraft 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."}