Caribou, ME – A cold front is moving through Maine tonight, setting the stage for gusty winds and elevated fire danger heading into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy overnight with low temperatures in the 40s across northern Maine and the mid-50s Downeast. Winds are expected to strengthen late tonight as the front passes. Some light rain showers may develop in far northern areas, though forecasters do not expect significant rainfall totals.
By Friday, high pressure will build over the region, bringing cool and dry air to northern and central Maine. Daytime highs will reach the low-60s in the north and upper-60s to low-70s Downeast. The stronger winds will continue, with gusts of 25 to 30 mph possible during the day.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Watch for Friday due to the combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity, creating conditions favorable for wildfires. Residents are urged to use extra caution outdoors, especially when handling dry vegetation or potential ignition sources.
Forecasters emphasize that even small sparks can spread quickly under these conditions. The Red Flag Watch remains in effect for much of northern and eastern Maine.
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