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Small Craft Advisory issued October 6 at 2:13PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

The Air Quality Alert for the Eastern Interior and Mid-Coast
regions has been discontinued for today, Friday Oct 4. The
forecast is Moderate for the day. However, fires are not easily
predictable and intermittent flareups could happen. Those in towns
near the Orrington fire and within the Penobscot River Valley
should pay attention. There could be sporadic hours with higher
values. If you smell smoke, anyone with a respiratory or heart
disease, children, teenagers and the elderly should limit
prolonged exertion. Asthmatics should follow their action plans.
Watch for shortness of breath or heart palpitations.

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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Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 10:41AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
noon EDT today.

The Air Quality Alert for the Eastern Interior and Mid-Coast regions
has been discontinued for today, Friday Oct 4. The forecast is
Moderate for the day. However, fires are not easily predictable and
intermittent flareups could happen. Those in towns near the Orrington
fire and within the Penobscot River Valley should pay attention.
There could be sporadic hours with higher values. If you smell smoke
any one with a respiratory or heart disease, children, teenagers and
the elderly should limit prolonged exertion. Asthmatics should follow
their action plans. Watch for shortness of breath or heart
palpitations.

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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Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
noon EDT today.

The Air Quality Alert for the Eastern Interior and Mid-Coast regions
has been discontinued for today, Friday Oct 4. The forecast is
Moderate for the day. However, fires are not easily predictable and
intermittent flareups could happen. Those in towns near the Orrington
fire and within the Penobscot River Valley should pay attention.
There could be sporadic hours with higher values. If you smell smoke
any one with a respiratory or heart disease, children, teenagers and
the elderly should limit prolonged exertion. Asthmatics should follow
their action plans. Watch for shortness of breath or heart
palpitations.

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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Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

Fog across central and Downeast areas early this morning will
limit visibility to a quarter mile in some places. Travel with
caution, prepare to adjust speed, and keep your headlights on if
you encounter dense fog.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 3 at 9:47AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
midnight EDT Friday night.

Particle pollution levels have already risen into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range this morning, Thursday Oct 3, 2024. This is
due to smoke from the fire in Orrington. Smoke is more likely to be
highest near the facility and in the Penobscot River Valley but all
nearby areas could also be impacted.

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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Dense Fog Advisory issued September 29 at 9:40AM EDT until September 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued September 29 at 5:46AM EDT until September 29 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued September 29 at 12:13AM EDT until September 29 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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🚨 Special Weather Statement issued September 28 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME 🚨 Additional Details Here.

Motorists driving area roadways of Aroostook county could
encounter patchy dense fog capable of locally reducing
visibilities to a half mile or less through early morning. Be
prepared for sudden reduction of visibility and if you encounter
fog, increase following distance with vehicles ahead.
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