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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
317 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

MEZ002-005-006-010-011-031-032-242300-
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-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, Greenville,
Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft,
Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield
317 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

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

A 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 the Central
Highlands, Baxter Region, Far Northern Washington County and
Eastern Aroostook County today. This afternoon, relative
humidities will decrease to lower levels between 40 and 50 percent.
At the same time, winds between 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts
to 30 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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