Weather Alerts for Somerset CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
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| SOMERSET COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: 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 |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/30 9:00am | Updated: Wed, 4/30 2:46pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/30 7:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
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 much of western Maine south of the mountains today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 20 and 30 percent. At the same time, northwest winds between 15 and 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 or 30 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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