Weather Alerts for Washington CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
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| WASHINGTON COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Northeast Aroostook - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook - Central Piscataquis - Central Penobscot - Southern Piscataquis - Northern Washington |
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| Effective: Tue, 4/23 3:47am | Updated: Tue, 4/23 10:05am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 4/23 6:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
A very dry air mass over the area 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 central and northern Maine today. Relative humidities this afternoon will decrease to low levels from the upper 20s across parts of the north to the 40s Downeast. At the same time, winds between 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph across the north and 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph Downeast 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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