#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:31 AM EDT Tue May 10 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 and New

Hampshire today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 12 to 20 percent. At the same time

east winds between 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 to 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 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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