Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
133 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
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Interior York-Strafford-
Including the cities of Barrington, Alfred, Buxton, Limington,
Durham, Rollinsford, Madbury, Lebanon, Hollis, Dover, Berwick,
Sanford, Goodwins Mills, Somersworth, and Rochester
133 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected.
* WHERE...In Maine, Interior York County. In New Hampshire,
Strafford County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Humidity will continue to build Thursday,
with greater coverage of high heat index values.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Air Quality Alert
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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
248 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
midnight EDT Wednesday night.
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 by Thursday. In addition, particle pollution levels are
expected to be moderate for the remainder of the state while ozone
level are expected in the moderate range for the Maine coastal
regions.
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.
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Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton,
Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Burlington, Shelburne,
Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield,
Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford,
Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
407 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Health Advisory for Code Orange or 151 due to Fine Particulates for
Caledonia, Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Essex, Grand Isle,
Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, and Washington Counties until midnight
EDT tonight.
The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code None or 151 due to Fine Particulates.
When pollution levels are in the 151, the Vermont Department of
Health recommends that these 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, older adults, and those
with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart
disease and those working outside.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick relief medicine handy.
If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.
An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources web site at
https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
221 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
221 PM 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...This afternoon 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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
158 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
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Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
158 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire, central New
Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Heat indices may approach the middle to upper 90s on Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
158 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
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Interior York-Strafford-
158 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Maine and central
New Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Heat Advisory.
Heat indices are expected to approach the middle to upper 90s again
on Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
122 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
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Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-
Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-
122 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Air Quality Alerts are in effect across much of the region,
excluding Rutland and Windsor Counties in south central Vermont,
until midnight tonight. Sensitive groups should take appropriate
precautions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Heat and humidity will peak Wednesday and Thursday, with heat index
values reaching into the low 90s. Please follow heat safety
precautions, especially if you have to be outdoors.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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