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Forecasters warn of dangerously cold water temps in St. Lawrence County even though air temps are in 70s

Posted 5/27/18

The St. Lawrence Valley will likely see a few showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder today with highs mid-60s to mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A few additional showers …

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Forecasters warn of dangerously cold water temps in St. Lawrence County even though air temps are in 70s

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The St. Lawrence Valley will likely see a few showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder today with highs mid-60s to mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

A few additional showers and thunderstorms are possible on Monday with temperatures mainly in the 70s, NWS says.

Forecasters say strong winds are expected this weekend with gusts up to 26 miles per hour from the southeast. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning a boat, canoe or kayak due to increased wave heights.

The warm air temperatures this weekend around 70 may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower 50s in the regions lakes and rivers.

The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high.

Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if out on the water this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart and always wear a life jacket.

Temps on Memorial Day will top out around 78 with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and noon. Skies will be partly sunny for most of the day, the service says.

The forecast through Saturday is as follows:

Memorial Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 7 mph.