Special Weather Statement in Aroostook County, Maine
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED4/23/2024 3:47:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Observed
4/23/2024 3:47:00 AM until 4/23/2024 6:00:00 PM
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
A very dry air mass over the area 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
much of central and northern Maine today. Relative humidities this
afternoon will decrease to low levels from the upper 20s across
parts of the north to the 40s Downeast. At the same time, winds
between 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph across the north and 10
to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph Downeast 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.