Station Name: Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 115 feet / 35 meters

Nearest Address:
56 Grand Army Rd
Whitefield, ME 04353
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 44.22277778, -69.59388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:25AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 8:25 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across the Capital Region and lower Penobscot valley today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels of 25-30 percent. At the same time, northwest winds between 20 to 25| mph with frequent gusts to 45 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish this evening with increasing relative humidity values. Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult with fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely before leaving.

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 8:17AM EDT until April 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 8:17 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

...WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS TODAY ENHANCE RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD... .Gusty northwest winds winds behind a cold, along with low humidity values, combine to produce dangerous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 109 Lakes Region, Fire Weather Zone 110 Beaches and Casco Bay and Fire Weather Zone 111 Mid-Coast. * Timing...Through Today. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Temperatures...Highs in the mid 50s. * Lightning...None. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Always consult with local fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely before leaving.

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 3:13AM EDT until April 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:13 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:25AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 8:25 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across the Capital Region and lower Penobscot valley today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels of 25-30 percent. At the same time, northwest winds between 20 to 25| mph with frequent gusts to 45 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish this evening with increasing relative humidity values. Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult with fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely before leaving.

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 8:17AM EDT until April 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 8:17 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

...WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS TODAY ENHANCE RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD... .Gusty northwest winds winds behind a cold, along with low humidity values, combine to produce dangerous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 109 Lakes Region, Fire Weather Zone 110 Beaches and Casco Bay and Fire Weather Zone 111 Mid-Coast. * Timing...Through Today. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Temperatures...Highs in the mid 50s. * Lightning...None. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Always consult with local fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely before leaving.