#MEwx Elevated Fire Weather Danger today

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

8:25 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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 the Capital Region

and lower Penobscot valley today. This afternoon, relative

humidity values will decrease to low levels of 25-30 percent. At

the same time, northwest winds between 20 to 25| mph with

frequent gusts to 45 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase

fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish 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.

MJC