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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
839 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

MEZ018>028-033-NHZ010-012>014-222300-
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Strafford-
Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Sanford, Gray-New Gloucester,
Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Liberty, Biddeford-Saco, Portland,
Bath, Damariscotta, Rockland, Belfast, Bridgton, Rochester,
Manchester, Nashua, Derry, and Portsmouth
839 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

A very dry air mass 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 the coastal plain of
Maine and southeast New Hampshire today. This afternoon, relative
humidity values will decrease to low levels between 25 to 30 R.H.
%. At the same time, north to northeast| winds between 10 to 15 mph
with frequent gusts to 20 mph will continue to dry fuels and
increase fire spread potential. Near the coast, a sea breeze will
develop this afternoon with southeast winds gusting to 20 mph.
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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