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Warmer and more humid

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine and a few clouds. The expected high will be near 85F. Winds will be out of the W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with Lows near 60F. Winds will be out of the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 69.7ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 1.3 MPH and 1.8 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.97 HPA 1013 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:00 a.m. sunset is 7:17 PM and Moon Rise is 8:25 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 311053Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 18/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01780161 Visibility is 8.0 miles/12.9 kilometers with Clear skies again. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Weather

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with expected Highsnear 81F. Winds will be out of the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Partly cloudy conditions with lows around 62F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 84% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 70.6ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0. MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.10 HPA 1018 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:59 a.m. sunset is 7:19 PM and Moon Rise is 7:49 p.m. and we still have a full supermoon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01890161 10189 20161 53007 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Clear skies again. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Clear, sunny and full supermoon tonight!

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sunshine and clouds with an expected high around 80F. Winds are out of the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with lows around 62F. Winds will remain out of the SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 83% with a dew point of 52ºF and a temperature of 61.9ºF. The wind direction is South Southeast between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 HPA 1021 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:57 a.m. sunset is 7:21 PM and Moon Rise is 7:13 p.m. and tonight we have a full super moon.. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 290953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01500122 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear conditions again today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours. Tonight we have a full, “Supermoon.” The full moon of August 29, 2015 will be the

Clear, warm and low humidity

Good morning Augusta This morning we have loads of sunshine with  Highs near 79F. Winds will be out of the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies. Lows will be near 57F with Winds being light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 54ºF and a temperature of 63.4ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.4 MPH and 1.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.16 HPA 1019 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:56 a.m. sunset is 7:22 PM and Moon Rise is 6:34 p.m. and The moon phase is still a waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01560133 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with wonderful, clear blue skies again today. Enjoy it! We had no rain here in the past 24 hours. Tomorrow night we’ll have a Supermoon. The full moon of August 29, 2015 w

Clear, sunny and beautiful outside

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies, isn’t that great?  Our expected high will be around 77F. Winds will be out of the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with lows near 56F. Winds will be out of the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 57ºF and a temperature of 66.6ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 2.6 MPH and 4.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.00 HPA 1014 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:55 a.m. sunset is 7:24 PM and Moon Rise is 5:52 p.m. and The moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01610133 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with wonderful, clear blue skies. We had 0.14  Inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Special Statement

Special Statement as of 7:30 PM EDT on August 26, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Special Weather Statement for...  Kennebec County in Maine * until 800 PM EDT * at 729 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Farmingdale... moving to the northeast at 25 mph. * Very heavy rain is falling... and will cause water to pond on roadways and quickly fill roadside ditches and small streams. Expect frequent cloud to ground lightning with this storm. * Locations impacted include...  Augusta.  Gardiner.  Hallowell.  Farmingdale.  and Windsor.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... Prolonged heavy rainfall may cause water to flow over the roadway. Do not drive your vehicle where the Road has become flooded. Do not stay in the open or shelter under trees when lightning threatens. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or in a vehicle.   Lat... Lon 4427 6953 4426 6958 4428 6965 4425 6966       4422 6981 4428 6986 4443

Updated Special Statement

Special Statement as of 4:29 PM EDT on August 26, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Special Weather Statement for...  southern Somerset County in Maine Kennebec County in Maine southern Franklin County in Maine * until 500 PM EDT * at 429 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Belgrade to near Manchester... moving to the northeast at 25 mph. * Very heavy rain is falling... and will cause water to pond on roadways and quickly fill roadside ditches and small streams. Expect frequent cloud to ground lightning with this line of storms. * Locations impacted include...  Oakland...  Belgrade...  Norridgewock...  and Rome.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... Prolonged heavy rainfall may cause water to flow over the roadway. Do not drive your vehicle where the Road has become flooded.   Do not stay in the open or shelter under trees when lightning threatens. Seek s

Foggy again with rain possible

Good morning Augusta This morning we have variable cloudiness with scattered thunderstorms. Highs will be around 75F. Winds are light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have scattered thunderstorms early, then clearing after midnight. Lows will be around 59F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 98% with a dew point of 68ºF and a temperature of 71.8ºF. The wind direction is East between 0.4 MPH and 0.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.95 HPA 1012 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:54 a.m. sunset is 7:26 PM and Moon Rise is 5:07 p.m. and The moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 20/20 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02000200 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers with fog and some clouds up there somewhere. We had 0.05  Inches of rain here over the past 2

Fog, mist and rain possible

Good morning Augusta The fog is rising and its downright misty out there. The Misty Mountains drawath nye? This morning we have cloudy skies followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs will be around 75F. Winds will be SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.  Tonight we’ll have scattered thunderstorms with lows near 65F. Winds will be out of the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 99% with a dew point of 68ºF and a temperature of 72.4ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.8 MPH and 1.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.99 HPA 1013 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:53 a.m. sunset is 7:27 PM and Moon Rise is 4:16 p.m. and The moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 251113Z AUTO 14004KT 1SM BR VV003 20/20 A2993 RMK AO2 T02000200 Visibility is 1.0 miles/1.6 kilometer

Fog, clouds and more rain possible.

Good morning Augusta This morning we have scattered showers and thunderstorms with an expected high of 76F. Winds are light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight we’ll have mainly cloudy conditions with a stray shower or thunderstorm being possible. Lows will be around 63F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 98% with a dew point of 67ºF and a temperature of 71.5ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.01 HPA 1014 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:52 a.m. sunset is 7:29 PM and Moon Rise is 3:22 a.m. and The moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 241125Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 20/19 A2995 RMK AO2 T02000194 Visibility is 2.5 miles/4.0 kilometers with overcast conditions between 200 ft / 60 m.  And yep, its still foggy out there.  We had 0.39  Inches of

Cloudy, overcast and rainy today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have scattered showers and thunderstorms with an expected high near 75F. Winds will be out of the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have scattered thunderstorms followed by occasional showers overnight. Lows will be near 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 67.5ºF. The wind direction is North between 2.4 MPH and 3.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.14 HPA 1019 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:50 a.m. sunset is 7:31 PM and Moon Rise is 2:26 a.m. and The moon phase is in its First Quarter. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM OVC049 17/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01720161 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with overcast donditions to 4,900 ft / 1,493 m.  We had no rain here over the

Wet, clouds and mild

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy conditions with a stray shower or thunderstorm being possible. High will be around 75F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions early followed by cloudy skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Lows will be around 64F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 62ºF and a temperature of 67.7ºF. The wind direction is North between 2.9 MPH and 3.8 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.17 HPA 1020 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:49 a.m. sunset is 7:33 PM and Moon Rise is 1:28 a.m. and The moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN044 OVC060 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01830167 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions to 4,400 ft / 1,341 m, and ove

A real Flood Advisory is now in effect

Areal Flood Advisory Statement as of 4:19 PM EDT on August 21, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...  southeastern Somerset County in west central Maine...  north central Kennebec County in south central Maine... * until 615 PM EDT * at 415 PM EDT... Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to  thunderstorms traveling over the same areas. This will cause Urban  and Small Stream flooding in the advisory area. Up to two inches  of rain have already fallen in some spots with up to another inch  possible. The heaviest rain thus far has been in the  Smithfield... Fairfield... and Skowhegan areas. * Some locations that will experience flooding include...  Waterville... Fairfield... Skowhegan... Oakland... Pittsfield...  Madison... Clinton... Belgrade... Norridgewock... Benton... Canaan...  Hartland... Cornville... Athens... Harmony... Parkman... Brighton Plantation... Winslow... Rome and Ripley.   Precautionary/preparedness

Fog, clouds and rain today

Good morning Augusta We have real thick fog again this morning so slow down. This morning we have thunderstorms likely with the chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. High 76F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight we’ll have variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 66F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 98% with a dew point of 67ºF and a temperature of 72.9ºF. The wind direction is South between 1.7 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.13 HPA 1018 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:48 a.m. sunset is 7:34 PM and Moon Rise is 12:29 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 16009KT 1/4SM FG VV002 19/19 A3007 RMK AO2 RAB24E33 SLP182 P0000 T01940194 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers with some clouds above the fog somewher

Dense fog advisory remains in effect

Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 4:08 am EDT on August 21, 2015 Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 am EDT this morning. * visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... through 9 am this morning. * Impacts... dense fog will reduce visibility and make driving  difficult.   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 headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.   Arnott            

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 7:53 PM EDT on August 20, 2015 Dense fog advisory in effect until 9 am EDT Friday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a dense fog advisory which is in effect until 9 am EDT Friday.   * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... through 9 am Friday. * Impacts... dense fog will reduce visibility and make driving difficult.   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 headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.   Marine  

Cloudy, sticky and hot.

Good morning Augusta Time to head for the swimming hole folks. This morning we have cloudy skies, followed by partial clearing. Highs will be 79F with winds out of the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have continue with mostly cloudy skies then periods of showers late. Our Low will be near 66F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 67ºF and a temperature of 74,3ºF. The wind direction is East Northeast between 1.1 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.21 HPA 1020 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:47 a.m. sunset is 7:36 PM and Moon Rise is 11:31 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN006 21/20 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG 004V009 SLP202 T02110200 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with mostly cloudy conditions from 600 ft / 1

Thick fog, with clouds up there somewhere

Good morning Augusta Slow down out there, there is a lot of really thick fog so give it a rest, your work load won’t run off on you if you’re a little bit late. This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with an expected high around 85F. Winds are out of the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with an expected low near 65F. Winds will be out of the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 95% with a dew point of 67ºF and a temperature of 70.6ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.6 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.12 HPA 1018 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:46 a.m. sunset is 7:37 PM and Moon Rise is 10:33 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 08003KT M1/4SM FG VV002 19/19 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01940194 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers wit

Warm and still humid

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a lot of sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Highs will be around 89F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 65ºF and a temperature of 75.6ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.6 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.09 HPA 1017 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:45 a.m. sunset is 7:39 PM and Moon Rise is 9:35 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM FEW003 20/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02000183 Visibility is 7.0 miles/11.3 kilometers with clear skies.  We have had  no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Muggier, Hotter and stickier today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy conditions with a miserable High near 90F with lousy, sticky humidity. Winds will be SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear conditions. Lows will be around  64F. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 64ºF and a temperature of 70.9ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.12 HPA 1018 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:44 a.m. sunset is 7:41 PM and Moon Rise is 8:37 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 170953Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 19/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01890178 Visibility is 6.0 miles/9.7 kilometers with clear skies.  We have had  no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Some clouds, warm and humid

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies. Our expected high will be 87F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with an expected low of 64F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 66ºF and a temperature of76 ºF. The wind direction is East Northeast between 1.1 MPH and 1.8 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.14 HPA 1018 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m. sunset is 7:42 PM and Moon Rise is 7:39 a.m. and The moon phase is a waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02060189 Visibility is 8.5 miles/12.9 kilometers with clear skies.  We have had  no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Clear, sunny and warmer

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 81F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have a stray shower or thunderstorm possible early in the evening then cloudy skies. That will be followed by partial clearing. Lows will be around 62F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 70.2ºF. The wind direction is East between 0.6 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.13 HPA 1018 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:41 a.m. sunset is 8:44 PM and Moon Rise is 6:41 a.m. and The moon phase is a New Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 151053Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01780161 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We have had  no rain he

Sunny and clear today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have abundant sunshine with an expected high of 82F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm being possible. Lows will be around 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 58ºF and a temperature of 66.4ºF. The wind direction is East between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.17 HPA 1020 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:45 a.m. sunset is 8:40 PM and Moon Rise is 5:42 a.m. and The moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 141053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01610144 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with a cloud here and there, but otherwise nice and clear.  We have had  no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Off line

This station will be off line from tomorrow though the 13 th of August.

Cloudy, cooler with some more rainn later

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds early with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 82F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have scattered thunderstorms during the evening hours.  Otherwise it will be mainly clear skies after midnight. Low 58F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 63ºF and a temperature of 72.5ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.7 MPH and 1.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.87 HPA 1010 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 2.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:29 a.m. sunset is 8:00 PM and Moon Rise is 10:27 p.m. and The moon phase is waning Gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is:   Visibility is 5.0 miles/8.0 kilometers with Scattered clouds to 12,000 ft / 3,657 m.  We have had  0.08 inches of rain here in the past 24 hours.

WEather

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with a high around 85F. Winds will be S at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have variably cloudy conditions with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be unstable and severe. Low around 65F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 59ºF and a temperature of 71.5ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 0.6 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.89 HPA 1010 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:28 a.m. sunset is 8:01 PM and Moon Rise is 9:53 p.m. and The moon phase is waning Gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 031053Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01780161 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies for the time being. We have had  no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Some clouds, warm and sunny

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sun and clouds with an expected high of 82F. Winds will be WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Clear skies with a low of about 61F. Winds will be out of the S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 84% with a dew point of 57ºF and a temperature of 67.7ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.89 HPA 1010 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:26 a.m. sunset is 8:02 PM and Moon Rise is 9:18 p.m. and The moon phase is waning Gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 021053Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM FEW075 SCT110 18/13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01780133 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Scattered clouds to 11,000 ft / 3,352 m. We have had  0.41 inches of rain here in the past 24 hours. Yeah, it came down that heavily yesterday during those cloudbur

Severe Thunderstorm warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Statement as of 3:13 PM EDT on August 1, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...  north central Lincoln County in south central Maine...  Kennebec County in south central Maine...  northwestern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine...  central Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...  west central Waldo County in south central Maine... * until 400 PM EDT * at 313 PM EDT... Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. These storms were located along a line extending from near Belgrade to near Winthrop to Auburn... and moving east at 25 mph.   * Locations impacted include...  Lewiston... Augusta... Waterville... Gardiner... Mechanic Falls...  Turner... Oakland... Thorndike... China... Litchfield... Belgrade...  Livermore Falls... Farmingdale... Manchester... Hallowell... Palermo...  Winthrop... Unity... Greene and Bowdoin.   Pre

Special Statement update

Special Statement as of 2:54 PM EDT on August 1, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Special Weather Statement for...  southern Somerset County in Maine Androscoggin County in Maine Kennebec County in Maine interior Cumberland County in Maine southern Franklin County in Maine southern Oxford County in Maine * until 330 PM EDT * at 254 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mercer to 7 miles northwest of Winthrop to near Mechanic Falls... moving to the east at 25 mph. * Strong wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected with these storms. Very heavy rain is falling... and will cause water to pond on roadways and quickly fill roadside ditches and small streams. * Locations impacted include...  Lewiston... Minot... Turner...  Auburn... and Augusta.   Lat... Lon 4483 6942 4440 6965 4396 7028 4406 7072       4437 7032 4467 7007 time... Mot... loc 1853z 260deg 20kt 4469 6989 4437 701

Special Statement

Special Statement as of 2:29 PM EDT on August 1, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Special Weather Statement for...  Androscoggin County in Maine, Kennebec County in Maine, interior Cumberland County in Maine, southern Franklin County in Maine and southern Oxford County in Maine * until 3:00 PM EDT * at 2:29 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canton to near Bridgton... moving to the east at 25 mph. * Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected with these storms. Very heavy rain is falling... and will cause water to pond on roadways and quickly fill roadside ditches and small streams. * Locations impacted include...  Lewiston...  Minot...  Turner...  Auburn...  and Mechanic Falls.   Lat... Lon 4458 6973 4395 7032 4398 7092 4451 7038 time... Mot... loc 1828z 258deg 21kt 4444 7027 4400 7079 Legro  

Sunny, clouding up and rain

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 81F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have isolated thunderstorms early, becoming clear after midnight. Low 59F. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 87% with a dew point of 59ºF and a temperature of 71.5ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.78 HPA 1006 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 2.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:25 a.m. sunset is 8:04 PM and Moon Rise is 8:41 p.m. and The moon phase is a Full Blue Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 011053Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP062 T01720150 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far this morning. We have had  no rain here over the past 24 hour