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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
837 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
837 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

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
Coastal Downeast today. This afternoon, relative humidities will
decrease to low levels between 25 to 35 percent. At the same
time, winds between 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts to 20 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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