Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 4 at 10:17AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has cancelled the Air Quality alert this weekend for particle
pollution. A plume of smoke will move through the state today, but
will be less dense than anticipated. Particle pollution levels may
become elevated tonight after firework shows have finished.
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: