#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

4:23 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Thursday...

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 southwest and mid-coast Maine Thursday. Relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 25 and 30 percent. At the same time NW winds between 10 and 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph will continue to dry

fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish late in the afternoon.

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.

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

4:23 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Thursday...

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 southwest and mid-coast Maine Thursday. Relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 25 and 30 percent. At the same time NW winds between 10 and 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph will continue to dry

fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish late in the afternoon.

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.