#MEwx Elevated fire danger

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

5:01 AM EDT Wed May 18 2022

...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 Maine today. This

afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels

between 15 to 20 percent. At the same time, northwest winds

around 15 mph with frequent gusts to 25 to 30 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 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.