#MEwx Elevated Fire Weather Statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED: 5:40 AM

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today.

A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across western Maine today.

This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 20% and 30%. At the same time, west to southwest winds between 10 and 15 mph with frequent gusts to 20 to 25 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential.

Wind gusts are expected to diminish later this evening with increasing relative humidity values.

Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult

with local fire officials before engaging in any open burning

activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish

campfires completely before leaving.