405 AM EDT Fri May 29 2020
…National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message…
* The warm air temperatures today may cause people to underestimate
the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only
around 50 on the lakes and in the lower to mid 60s on the 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!
* Gusty winds are expected today with gusts up to 25 mph from the
southwest. 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.