Station Name: Meduxnekeag River at Lowery Rd. nr Houlton, Maine
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 299 feet

Nearest Address:
Lowrey Rd
Houlton, ME 04730
Aroostook County

GPS Coordinates: 46.1811111, -67.80388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

yellow warning - air quality - in effect

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 10:04 AM

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from distant wildfires is significantly reducing local air quality. Time span: now until tomorrow morning. ### As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance. People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool. Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health. Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke. Always follow guidance from local authorities. Learn more at https://www.canada.ca/wildfire-smoke.

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 5:38AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 5:38 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values 95 to 99 expected. * WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.