


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
750 WHUS41 KCAR 220523 CFWCAR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Caribou ME 123 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 MEZ029-030-221330- /O.CON.KCAR.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250823T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.CF.S.0001.250823T0200Z-250823T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 123 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Waves building to 7 to 10 feet, with a wave period of 13 to 17 seconds. Minor splashover is possible at high tide Friday night. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, Friday evening at high tide. * IMPACTS...Rip currents and sneaker waves will lead to dangerous beach conditions. Some minor beach erosion is possible. Minor splashover possible during high tide Friday Evening. SHORELINE FLOOD IMPACTS...Building waves will cause minor splash-over on exposed coastal roads and shorelines. Pedestrians and motorists should use caution along shorelines. Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold ocean water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. && $$