#MEwx Elevated Fire Danger Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

11:27 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

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 much of southern

Maine today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 25 and 30 percent. At the same time northwest winds between 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts

above 25 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.