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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
332 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

MEZ005-006-011-015-031-032-050000-
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,
Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town,
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
332 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

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

A very dry air mass over the area will combine with dead and dry
fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for
uncontrolled fire spread today across portions of the Central
Maine Highlands, Upper Penobscot Valley, Southeast Aroostook
county, and the Bangor region. This afternoon, relative humidities
will decrease to between 40 and 50 percent. At the same time,
southerly winds between 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts as high
as 25 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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