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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
156 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
156 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT....Waves building to 7 to 10 feet, with a wave period of 13
  to 17 seconds. Minor splashover is possible at high tide tonight.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 10 PM this evening to
  midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

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