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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
906 AM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025


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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, 
Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, 
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, 
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
906 AM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025

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

A very dry air mass over the area and windy conditions will 
combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs 
to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across
northeastern 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 to 35 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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