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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Particle pollution levels are in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for the Eastern Interior, Mid-Coast, and Downeast Coastal regions. A plume of smoke moved into Maine overnight bringing much higher particle pollution values than previously expected. As the day progresses, the plume of smoke is expected to keep moving and values should drop down but air quality will continue to be a health concern for much of the day for these regions. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical

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* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…Knox, Marshall, and Stark counties. * WHEN…Through this evening. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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At 308 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Princeton, or 22 miles northwest of Milan, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include… Princeton, Mercer, Newtown, Lucerne, and Powersville.

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