Warm and dry conditions are expected this afternoon. Coupled with
breezy winds, conditions for fire are expected to be near
critical. Areas along and east of I-29 are the most likely to
experience near critical conditions. Humidity levels should
decrease to 20-25% this afternoon as winds are weakening.
Occasional gusts of 25-30 mph may create temporary periods of
critical fire conditions.
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Flood Watch issued June 7 at 7:57PM EDT until June 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett, Virginia, including the following areas, Albemarle, Frederick VA, Greene, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren, and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - -Multiple
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 9:45PM EDT until June 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone in the water. Anyone on boat or paddlecraft should use extreme caution.
Air Quality Alert issued June 7 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT Sunday. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Sunday, June 8th. 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