Maine Knox County

Isle au Haut

Small Craft Advisory issued May 24 at 2:31AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

2:31 AM — 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued May 24 at 2:25AM EDT until May 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

2:25 AM — 10:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued May 24 at 2:25AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

2:25 AM — 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:21AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

2:21 AM — 12:00 PM

* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose 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! * Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph across parts of the area. 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.

From Recreation.gov

There is no potable water source at Duck Harbor Campground. Plan ahead to treat the water or bring enough potable water for the duration of your stay.

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:27AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

May 23rd, 5:27 AM — 6:00 AM

* 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!

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