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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
539 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 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, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford,
Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield
539 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

A very dry air mass over the area and breezy southerly winds will
combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs
to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across
the Downeast, Bangor Region and Central Highlands today. This
afternoon, relative humidities will decrease to low levels between
35 and 45 percent. At the same time, winds between 10 to 15 mph
mph with frequent gusts to 30 mph will continue to dry fuels and
increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts may continue for a few
hours after sunset but are expected to weaken 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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