Freeport, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range during the day on Saturday. Smoke from
wildfires in western Ontario and Manitoba is expected to move back
into Maine during the day on Saturday.

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. 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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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