Weather Alerts For Bass Harbor, ME

# HEADLINE -------------------- BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT The warm air temperatures from the mid 70 to around 80 may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range. WHERE Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. WHEN From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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. ISSUED AT Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Caribou ME HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington