kpix-masthead kcbs-black-masthead

San Francisco Weather

Severe Weather

Current Watches and Warnings

More Maps

North Carolina, Greene

Public Information Statement

Statement as of 4:39 AM EDT on May 22, 2013


... Hypothermia...

The following is a safe boating message from the National safe
boating Council and the National Weather Service for this year's
National safe boating week.

Those venturing out need to be aware of the dangers posed by low
water temperatures. On warm days... it is easy to Overlook the fact
that water temperature may be much lower than the air temperature.

Immersion in cold water can rapidly become life threatening.
Should your craft capsize... or you fall in a swift river...
hypothermia in water with temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s
can occur in just a matter of minutes. In fact... the human body
cannot survive in water temperatures in the 50s and 60s for very
long as water conducts body heat away 26 times faster than air of
the same temperature. The cold water rapidly causes extremities to
become numb... weakening the ability of muscles to work effectively.

The National Weather Service urges the following safety measures
to protect yourself and maximize your enjoyment of our nation's
waterways:

Consider postponing small craft boating activities until water
temperatures become warmer in late Spring and Summer. Keep in mind
that even unseasonably warm air temperatures on mild Spring and
fall afternoons can drop rapidly later in the day.

When you do boat... canoe... or kayak; wear appropriate protective
gear and clothing in the event of exposure... accident or capsize.
Remember... no matter the season... when you are on the water always
wear a life jacket.

Always file a float plan... letting a close family member or friend
know your plans... your boats communication capability... and the
physical details of your craft... all of which will assist Rescue
personnel in the event you get into trouble.

Safe boating is no accident! Please take the time to think safety
first and plan appropriately for weather and water conditions
before heading out on our oceans... lakes... rivers... and streams.

This message was brought to you by the National Weather Service
and the National safe boating Council. Visit the National Weather
Service on the web at www.Weather.Gov and the National safe
boating Council at www.Safeboatingcouncil.Org.


Weather Severe Map
Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Special Weather Statement
Arizona - Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning
Arkansas - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
California - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory , Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning , Freeze Watch, Freeze Warning , Public Information Statement
Colorado - Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Warning , Public Information Statement
Connecticut - Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Delaware - Public Information Statement
Florida - Public Information Statement
Georgia - Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Hawaii - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory
Idaho - Areal Flood Watch , Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Illinois - Flood Warning
Indiana - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Iowa - Flood Warning
Kansas - Areal Flood Advisory , Public Information Statement
Kentucky - Record Report
Louisiana - Flash Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Record Report
Maryland - Public Information Statement
Massachusetts - Flood Warning , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Michigan - Record Report
Minnesota - Flood Warning
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Missouri - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Lake Wind Advisory , Winter Storm Watch , Public Information Statement
Nebraska - Public Information Statement
Nevada - Hard Freeze Warning , Public Information Statement
New Hampshire - Special Statement
New Jersey - Public Information Statement
New Mexico - Fire Weather Watch
New York - Public Information Statement
North Carolina - Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Public Information Statement
Ohio - Record Report
Oklahoma - Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Record Report
Oregon - Winter Weather Advisory , Freeze Watch, Freeze Warning , Record Report
Pennsylvania - Public Information Statement
Puerto Rico - Areal Flood Advisory
Rhode Island - Special Statement
South Carolina - Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Tennessee - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Texas - Flood Warning , Record Report
Vermont - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Virginia - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Washington - Areal Flood Watch , Winter Weather Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
West Virginia - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wisconsin - Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement
Listen Live!
More Weather
Marine Report
View your local ocean forecast and tides in our Marine Report.
Severe Weather
See the latest severe weather alerts from the National Weather Services, locally and nationally, in our Severe Weather Center.

CBS 5 Mobile Weather Lab
To really understand the weather, you need to hit the road & experience it. The CBS 5 Mobile Weather Lab, powered by Toyota, will do just that. It is the Bay Area’s first state-of-the-art weather station on wheels.

Read more…