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Washington County, ME
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 :: 03:23 a.m. EDT

Alert

High Surf Advisory until 11:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. Moderate to High Rip Current Risk.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High dangerous surf and strong rip currents will make for hazardous surf conditions. 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON

Instructions:

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Surf Advisory

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