Emergency Managers' Self Brief Home

Good Morning. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather exists primarily from Noon to 5PM across the Moosehead Lake region stretching south through Bangor Region and much of the Downeast, with strong, gusty winds being the primary hazard. Further north, areas including Caribou, Madawaska, Houlton, and Millinocket will experience patchy wildfire smoke through late Thursday afternoon. This smoke is a result of new wildfire development on the southeast side of Hudson Bay in the last 24-48hrs. This smoke will be less dense than it was on Tuesday and might limit thunderstorm development today especially in those northern regions. Looking ahead to the weekend, residents across the region can expect cooler temperatures accompanied by additional showers and a few storms. Latest forecast: www.weather.gov/car