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Still cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy, then clear. High of 21F with a windchill as low as -6F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 3F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 52% with a dew point of   -4.7ºF and a wind chill of -1.6ºF. The temperature is 9.5ºF. Our winds are Northwest between 7.4 MPH and 10.2   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.17/HPA 1022.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:41 PM with Moon Rise   at 5:36 p.m. and the moon phase is a full moon. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 271153Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR M14/M22 A3021 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a cloud here and there but otherwise a great ceiling. We have had no snow in the past 24 hours in this area.

Well, its "less cold" this morning

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast, then mostly cloudy. High of 18F with a windchill as low as 0F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 1F with a windchill as low as -11F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 63% with a dew point of   -2.1ºF and a wind chill of -2.9ºF. The temperature is 7.9ºF. Our winds are North between 6.5 MPH and 7.2   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.94/HPA 1013.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:40 PM with Moon Rise   at 4:33 p.m. and the moon phase is a full moon. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 261153Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM FEW050 M15/M21 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP169 T11501206 11128 21150 53001 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a few clouds to 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. We have had no

Still in Wind Chill Advisory until noon

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear, then partly cloudy. High of 14F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 0F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 20%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 51% with a dew point of   -11.0ºF and a wind chill of 0.7ºF. The temperature is 3.2ºF. Our winds are West between 2.3   MPH and 4.6   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.92/HPA 1013.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:38 PM with Moon Rise   at 3:33 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 251253Z AUTO 28006G14KT 10SM CLR M16/M22 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP211 T11561217 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a great ceiling. We have had no snow in the past 24 hours in this area. What causes "

Wind chill advisory until noon today

Wind Chill Advisory extended Statement as of 3:10 am EST on January 25, 2013 Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until noon EST today... A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until noon EST today. * Locations... central and southern New Hampshire as well as portions of central Maine and the foothills. * Hazard types... dangerously cold conditions. * Wind chill readings... as low as 20 below. * Timing... tonight through Friday morning. * Impacts... dangerous cold will make it hazardous to go outside without proper protection. * Winds... west 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... 6 below to 9 above zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means the combination of very cold air and winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This will result in frost bite or lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must go outside dress in layers... and keep all

Clear, Sunny and still darn cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 12F with a windchill as low as -24F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be Clear. Low of -9F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 56% with a dew point of -13ºF and a wind chill of -13.7ºF. The temperature is -0.9ºF. Our winds are West Northwest between 6.3   MPH and 13.6   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.90/HPA 1012.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:37 PM with Moon Rise   at 2:35 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 241153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M21/M28 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP161 T12061278 11206 21211 56004 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a few clouds and another great ceiling. We have had no snow in the past 24 hours in this area. Have you ever wond

wind chill advisory extended

Wind Chill Advisory   Statement as of 2:51 am EST on January 24, 2013 Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until noon EST today. * locations... central New Hampshire... central Maine... and the foothills. * Hazard types... dangerously cold conditions. * Wind chill readings... as low as 35 below. * Timing... through this morning. * Impacts... dangerous cold will make it hazardous to go outside without proper protection. * Winds... northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... 16 below to 2 above zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Dangerously cold conditions will result in frost bite or lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must go outside dress in layers... and keep all your skin and your head covered. Protect livestock from the cold and bring your pets inside.

Wind chill advisory, clear and cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is darn cold and clear. High of 7F with a windchill as low as -18F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will remain clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of -9F with a windchill as low as -24F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 48% with a dew point of -`6.2ºF and a wind chill of -2.2ºF. The temperature is -2.0ºF. Our winds are Southwest between 4.0   MPH and 8.3   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.95/HPA 1014.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:36 PM with Moon Rise   at 1:42 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 231153Z AUTO 30006G14KT 10SM CLR M19/M29 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP176 T11941289 11161 21194 53010 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a few clouds and a great ceiling. We hav

Wind chill advirosy extended

Wind Chill Advisory   Expires 7:00 PM EST on January 23, 2013 Statement as of 2:51 am EST on January 23, 2013 Wind Chill Advisory now in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. The Wind Chill Advisory is now in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. * Locations... central New Hampshire... central Maine... and the foothills. * Hazard types... dangerously cold wind chills. * Wind chill readings... as low as 28 below. * Timing... through today. * Impacts... dangerous wind chills will make it hazardous to go outside without proper protection. * Winds... northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Temperatures... 10 below to 5 above zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when the wind chill index is likely to reach -15 to -24 degrees for at least 3 hours. Frostbite can develop in just 30 minutes with a wind chill index of -20. If you are heading outdoors... dress in layers an

Wind chill advisory and clouds

Good morning Augusta. This morning we are under a wind chill advisory, and it is overcast with a chance of snow. High of 19F with a windchill as low as -6F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 40% with accumulations up to 1 in. possible. Tonight it will remain overcast with a chance of snow in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of -6F with a windchill as low as -15F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 60% with a dew point of -4.1ºF and a wind chill of -0.5ºF. The temperature is 6.8ºF. Our winds are North Northwest between 5.4   MPH and 11.0   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.69/HPA 1005.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:35 PM with Moon Rise   at 12:53 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 01

Wind chill advisory

Wind Chill Advisory   Expires 11:00 AM EST on January 23, 2013 Statement as of 3:40 am EST on January 22, 2013 Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 11 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a wind Chill Advisory which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. * Locations... central New Hampshire... the foothills and central Maine. * Hazard types... dangerously cold wind chills. * Wind chill readings... 20 to 29 below zero. * Timing... tonight and Wednesday morning. * Impacts... very cold wind chills. * Winds... west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... 5 above zero to 10 below zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must ve

Sunny, windy and storms- skate sailing

Good morning Augusta, we are under a wind advisory. This morning it is partly cloudy with ice pellets and a chance of snow, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 39F with a windchill as low as 19F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 40% . Tonight it will be partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of -4F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 86% with a dew point of 25.1ºF and a wind chill of 28.8ºF. The temperature is 28.8ºF. Presently we are under a high wind advisory, right now our winds are South Southwest between 1.1   MPH and 1.3   MPH, but that is most certainly not going to last. Our Barometric pressure is 29.47/HPA 996.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow, or rain depending on where you are in Maine this afternoon. The UV rating is 0 out of 16,

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory   Expires 7:00 PM EST on January 20, 2013 Statement as of 4:02 am EST on January 20, 2013 Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * Winds... southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing... mid morning through early evening. * Impacts... downed trees and or power lines. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means strong winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph can lead to damage due to downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.

Sunny and very cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 18F with a windchill as low as -9F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Low of 10F with a windchill as low as 1F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40% with accumulations up to 1 in. possible. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 61% with a dew point of -7.2ºF and a wind chill of 3.1ºF. The temperature is 3.1ºF. Presently we have     almost no winds between 1.1   MPH and 1.3   MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.16/HPA 1021.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:289PM with Moon Rise   at 10:27 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 181153Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M17/M23 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP233 T11671228 11128 21167 53020 Visibility is 10.0 m

Special Statement

Special Statement   Expires 9:00 AM EST on January 18, 2013 Statement as of 5:12 PM EST on January 17, 2013 Areas of black ice possible likely... Quickly falling temperatures will lead to refreezing of any melted snow on Road surfaces and walkways tonight. Therefore motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution on slick roads and walkways through tomorrow morning.

Fast-moving snow squals

Special Statement   Expires 1:00 PM EST on January 17, 2013 Statement as of 12:01 PM EST on January 17, 2013 Snow squalls will impact parts of central New Hampshire and western Maine through 100 PM EST. At 1158 am EST National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of snow squalls centered along a line extending from 3 miles north of Augusta to 7 miles southwest of Tuftonboro... or along a line extending from 3 miles north of Augusta to 9 miles east of Meredith... moving southeast at 30 mph. These snow squalls will affect areas in and around White Lake State Park... West Ossipee... Winthrop... Wayne... Turner... Sidney... Readfield... Porter... Poland and Oxford through 100 PM EST. Localized brief whiteout conditions are possible with any snow squall... with visibilities dropping to near a quarter mile in heavy snow along with west to northwest wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph. The squalls should not last m

Bright, sunny and cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 10F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 0F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 27.1ºF and a wind chill of 29.9ºF. The temperature is 29.9ºF. Presently we have     Northwest winds between 2.2 MPH and s.7 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.74/HPA 1007.1 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:28 PM with Moon Rise   at 9:58 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 171353Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM BKN049 M02/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP102 T10221044 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions to 4,900 ft / 1,493 m.    We h

Updated winter advisory

Winter Weather Advisory   Statement as of 2:50 PM EST on January 16, 2013 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until midnight EST tonight. * Locations... the Maine foothills eastward to central Maine and the mid coast. * Hazard types... snow. There is a low probability of some light freezing drizzle this evening when the snow comes to an end. * Accumulations... 4 to 6 inches of snow. * Timing... snow will continue late this afternoon... coming to an end this evening. * Impacts... slippery roadways and reduced visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * Winds... east 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s. * Visibilities... brief periods of a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficu

Its snowing out there

Good morning Augusta, its snowing out there. This morning it is overcast and snowing with a high of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 2 in. possible. Tonight it will be Overcast with snow in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Low of 23F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80% with accumulations up to 3 in. possible. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 25.2ºF and a wind chill of 27.7ºF. The temperature is 27.7ºF. Presently we have     North winds between 2.5 MPH and 4.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.02/HPA 1016.5 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. There is no UV rating owing to the snowfall, sunset will be at 4:27 PM with Moon Rise   at 9:31 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 161253Z AUTO 14004KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV014

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory   Statement as of 7:36 am EST on January 16, 2013 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until midnight EST tonight. * Locations... the Maine foothills eastward to central Maine and the mid coast. * Hazard types... snow. Rain is likely to mix in with the snow on the immediate coast. There is a low probability of some light freezing drizzle this evening when the snow comes to an end. * Accumulations... 3 to 6 inches of snow... with highest amounts likely just inland from the mid coast. A few locally higher amounts possible. * Timing... snow will continue this morning and continue through much of the afternoon hours. The snow will come to an end this evening. * Impacts... slippery roadways and reduced visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * Winds... northeast up to 5 mph. * Temperatures.

Weather update for Utesday evening

For tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Low of 25F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 60%. For tomorrow morning: Overcast with snow. High of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 2 in. possible.

Clear, cooler with sun

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Low of 23F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 20%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 72% with a dew point of 23.0ºF and a wind chill of 31.0ºF. The temperature is 31.0ºF. Presently we have     No winds registering at all. Our Barometric pressure is 30.20/HPA 1022.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:25 PM with Moon Rise   at 9:03 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 151153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM FEW039 M02/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP248 70001 T10171078 10017 21017 53014 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with partly cloudy conditions to 3,900 ft / 1,188 m. We have had no rain or snow in this area in the past 24 hou

Record temps as earthquake shakes Maine

At 1:19 this afternoon an earthquake centered 18 miles Southeast of Brunswick Maine rattled the area registering 2.4 on the Richter scale. Augusta's high temperature was 54ºF with a record-setting 57ºF logged in Portland.  

Dense Fog - Northern Lights posting

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is really foggy again with overcast with a chance of rain, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy. Low of 27F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 41.2ºF and a wind chill of 42.3ºF. The temperature is 42.3ºF. Presently we have     North wind puffing between 1.1 MPH and 2.7 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.76/HPA 1007.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. There is no   UV rating owing to the dense fog, sunset will be at 4:24 PM with Moon Rise   at 8:24 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 141153Z AUTO 19004KT 1/4SM FG VV001 06/06 A2985 RMK AO2 RAE27 SLP113 P0000 60002 70004 T00560056 10061 20050 58

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory Expires 8:00 AM EST on January 14, 2013 Statement as of 3:02 am EST on January 14, 2013 Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 8 am EST this morning. * visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... fog continues into this morning. Fog will lift and visibility will improve quickly by mid morning as a cold front moves through. * Impacts... dense fog will reduce visibility and make driving more difficult. Motorists will need to exercise caution while driving. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your low beam headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense fog

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Tonight it will remain overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 94% with a dew point of 36.4ºF and a wind chill of 38.5ºF. The temperature is 38.5ºF. Presently we have     almost no wind puffing between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.04/HPA 1017.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. There is no   UV rating owing to the dense fog, sunset will be at 4:23 PM with Moon Rise   at 8:02 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent . For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 131153Z AUTO 14004KT 1/4SM FG VV002 02/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP190 70001 T00220022 10033 20022 58008 Visibility is 0.2 miles/