7:52 PM
— July 3rd, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Hancock, Interior Hancock,
and Southern Penobscot Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
7:52 PM
— July 3rd, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95.
* WHERE...Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
7:52 PM
— July 3rd, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98.
* WHERE...Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, Central
Washington, and Central Penobscot Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
2:02 PM
— July 3rd, 8:00 PM
* WHAT....The warm temperatures in the low to mid 90s may cause
people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently around 50.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats
or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.
3:15 PM
— July 6th, 12:00 AM
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
midnight tonight to midnight EDT Sunday night.
Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range periodically during the weekend. People are
advised to follow the health message if visibility is poor or they
can smell smoke.
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, older adults, those who work outdoors, those
with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those
with heart disease. It is okay to be active 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.
3:15 PM
— July 6th, 12:00 AM
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
midnight EDT Sunday night.
Particle pollution levels rose into the Unhealthy range earlier this
afternoon and continue to be high. Smoke from fires in Quebec moved
into Maine today. For the Northen region, people are advised to
follow the health message if visibility is poor or they can smell
smoke.
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, older adults, those who work outdoors, those
with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those
with heart disease. It is okay to be active 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.