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Code yellow air quality alert in Maine; big relief from the humidity soon

Wildfire smoke moves in from the west this week. And a big cold front will bring refreshing air this weekend.

MAINE, USA — It’s another day of wildfire smoke from western Canada increasingly moving into Maine. We are forecast to be in code yellow statewide for particle pollution by late Wednesday.

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The latest computer model forecast shows the smoke moving in from the west and covering all of Maine by Thursday.

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The smoke is expected to move out by the weekend with a strong cold front entering from the north. Look for a showery and muggy Saturday, except in northern Maine where the dry air will begin moving in.

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The muggy meter is about to look like it hasn’t for months, with comfortable and refreshing air in the forecast.

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The dry and comfortable air moves from north to south through Maine Saturday into Sunday. Dewpoints and temps will drop to fall-like levels.

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Here’s a breakdown of the dewpoint drop in temps. Remember that dewpoint temperature is the measure of moisture in the air.

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Enjoy!

-Jason

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