Weather Alerts for Grafton NIssued by the National Weather Service |
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT Areas Affected:
Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Southern Somerset - Interior York - Central Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo - Interior Cumberland Highlands - Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Cheshire - Eastern Hillsborough - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham - Western And Central Hillsborough
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Generally light and variable winds shift to southerly today. Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.