ME weather
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* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures, which are currently only in the 40s across Sebago Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the region's smaller lakes and rivers. *...
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 60s to mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s on the lakes and in the mid 40s on the rivers. * The cold water...
The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due...
Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use caution and be prepared for immersion. Dress for cold water temperatures and know how to perform rescues.