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Weather Alerts for Washington County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Areas Affected:
Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington
Effective: Fri, 9/12 7:28pm Updated: Sat, 9/13 4:10pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 9/13 8:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70
may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water
temperatures which are currently in the middle 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone in the water. Anyone on a boat or
paddlecraft should use extreme caution.

Information: 
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.