#MEwx Elivated Fire Danger this afternoon

National Weather Service Gray ME

11:23 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2020

Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted This Afternoon.

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 southwestern Maine today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 35 and 45 percent. At the same time Northwest

winds between 10 and 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 mph will

continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish late today 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.

Tubbs