2 products issued by NWS for: New Sweden ME
Air Quality Alert
MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-160300- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 939 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday. Values are already in the USG range this morning. Smoke is currently expected to not move out of Maine until Thursday, though this denser portion of the plume should move out on Wednesday. In addition, particle pollution levels are expected to be moderate for the remainder of the state. It is important to remember that even in areas with moderate levels of ozone and particle pollution the health impacts will be compounded by the effects of heat and humidity. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and anyone who is working hard outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor activities. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll free number is: 1-800-223-1196. Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has the air quality forecast available on the web at www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast. $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 421 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025 MEZ001>006-010-032-160830- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Northern Washington- 421 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday. Any thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy downpours. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. $$