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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
819 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025

MEZ015>017-029-030-202215-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
819 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today...

A very dry air mass over the area and strong gusty northwest winds
will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and
twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across
the Greater Bangor Region and Downeast 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 up to 50 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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