Beach Hazards Statement in Washington County, Maine
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
7/5/2026 1:15:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
7/5/2026 1:15:00 AM until 7/5/2026 8:00:00 PM
* WHAT....Warm temperatures in the lower to middle 80s may cause
people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently around 50.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats or
paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.
