#MEwx Eleviated Fired Danger again today

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME

3:25 AM EDT Sat May 23 2020

Elevated Fire Weather Danger Today.

A very dry air mass will be in place today and will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread away from the coast today.

This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to levels between 25 and 30 percent. At the same time, northeast to east winds between 10 and 15 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.