#MEwx Elevated Fired Danger

National Weather Service Gray ME

6:00 AM EDT Mon May 9 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 interior Maine and

New Hampshire today. This afternoon, relative humidity values

will decrease to low levels between 15 to 25 percent. At the same

time northeast winds between 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph

will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential.

Wind gusts are expected to diminish late this afternoon and

evening, with increasing relative humidity values overnight.

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.

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