#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

8:55 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...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 and

New Hampshire. This afternoon, relative humidity values will

decrease to low levels between 20 and 30 percent. At the same time

northwest winds around 10 mph with gusts approaching 20 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.