#MEwx Special Weather Statement now in Effect

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

5:53 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today

A dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with very dry

fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for

uncontrolled fire spread across coastal and interior Maine and

southeast New Hampshire today. This afternoon, relative humidity

values will decrease to levels between 30 to 40 percent. At the

same time, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts to

25 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread

potential. Wind gusts are expected to slacken later this evening,

but winds will remain breezy 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.