#MEwx Special Weather Statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED: 3:50 AM APR. 23, 2020 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY.

Very dry air and breezy conditions will combine with dry brush and

vegetation to create the potential for rapid fire spread across

much of southwest Maine today. Relative humidity will drop to

below 20 percent with winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20mph.

Extra caution should be taken to prevent fires. Always consult

with local officials and guidelines before engaging in outdoor

burning.