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Maine Faces Dual Alerts as Fire Watch Expands and Freeze Warnings Target the North

Forecasters warn of drought‑dried fuels with pre‑dawn lows near the upper 20s.

Stock Image: A cyclist passes through heavy frost in Nokomis parkway, south west Minneapolis, as temperatures in the area dipped below freezing overnight in Minnesota on January 29, 2019.
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a fire watch across much of Maine due to low humidity, gusty winds and very dry fuels.
  • Freeze Warnings are now in effect for Northwest Aroostook, Northern Somerset and Northern Piscataquis counties, with lows as cold as 27°F expected before sunrise Saturday.
  • Frost advisories cover adjacent areas, while earlier Freeze Watches included Northern Oxford, Northern Franklin and Central Somerset in Maine and both Coos counties in New Hampshire.
  • The U.S. Drought Monitor reports just over 5.5% of Maine in extreme drought and widespread severe drought in the south, increasing wildfire susceptibility.
  • Officials urge residents to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing, monitor updates for possible extensions into Sunday, and note that daytime highs will stay in the mid‑60s to low‑70s.