#MEwx Elivated Fire Danger

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:33 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Wednesday...

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 and

most of New Hampshire on Wednesday. Relative humidity values will

decrease to low levels between 30 and 40 percent. At the same

time southwest winds between 10 and 15 mph with frequent gusts to

25 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread

potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish later in the

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.