#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

9:13 AM EDT Thu May 12 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 portions of

Maine and New Hampshire today. This afternoon, relative humidity

values will decrease to low levels between 15 and 30 percent. At

the same time, south to southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph with

gusts up to 15 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.

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