Weather Alerts for Piscataquis CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
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| PISCATAQUIS COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Northeast Aroostook - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook - Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Central Washington - Southern Piscataquis - Northern Washington |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/30 9:06am | Updated: Wed, 4/30 2:40pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/30 7:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
A very dry air mass over the area and windy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across northeastern Maine today. This afternoon, relative humidities will decrease to low levels between 25 to 30 percent. At the same time, winds between 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts to 35 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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