#MEwx Eleviated Fire Danger Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

6:59 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

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 coast to the

foothills today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will

decrease to low levels between 20 to 25 percent. At the same

time, southeast winds between 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts to

20 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.

 

Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-

Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-

Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-

Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-

Including the cities of Rumford, Farmington, Skowhegan, Sanford,

Gray-New Gloucester, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Liberty,

Biddeford-Saco, Portland, Bath, Damariscotta, Rockland, Belfast,

and Bridgton

659 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

Source: NOAA/National Weather Service