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Clear and slightly warmer

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast with an expected high of 56F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies and a low of 39F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 41ºF, temperature is 47.9ºF with a wind chill of 47.9ºF.  Our wind direction is North Northwest between 4.0 MPH and 5.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 HPA 1012.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:31 a.m. sunset is 7:41 PM and Moon Rise is 4:23 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 301053Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM OVC039 07/03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T00720028 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with overcast conditions at 3,900 ft / 1,188 m.  WE have not had any rainfall in the past 24 hours.  

Clouds and cool - some breezes

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast with  an expected high of 56F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with a chance of a rain shower. Low 44F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 65% with a dew point of 37.2ºF, temperature is 45.5ºF with a wind chill of 32.27ºF.  Our wind direction is North Northeast between 8.9 MPH and 11.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.73 HPA 1006.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:33 a.m. sunset is 7:40 PM and Moon Rise is 3:25 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM -RA FEW029 OVC041 06/03 A2965 RMK AO2 RAB11 SLP041 P0000 T00610033 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with “few” clouds to 2,900 ft / 883 m. and overcast to 4,100 ft / 1,249 m.   WE have had 0.21 inches of rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Clear and cool

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 59F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight it will be overcast with an expected low of 44F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.  The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 32.4ºF, temperature is 42.3ºF with a wind chill of 38.7ºF.  Our wind direction is Northwest between 7.6 MPH and 9.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.83 HPA 1010.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:34 a.m. sunset is 7:39 PM and Moon Rise is 2:27 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 03018G26KT 10SM SCT042 OVC049 04/M01 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 04026/1053 SLP081 T00441006 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 4,200 ft / 1,280 ml, and overcast to 4,900 ft / 1,493 m.   WE have had 0.15 inches of rain here in the p

Clouds, cool and rain showers this afternoon

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is cloudy early, then we’ll have off and on rain showers for the afternoon. High 51F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.  Tonight we’ll have showers early in the evening, then cloudy overnight. Low around 40F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 80% with a dew point of 30ºF, temperature is 43.7ºF with a wind chill of 42.3ºF.  Our wind direction is Northwest between 7.2 MPH and 9.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.63 HPA 1003.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:36 a.m. sunset is 7:37 PM and Moon Rise is 1:30 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC039 05/02 A2958 RMK AO2 RAB02E14 SLP017 P0000 T00500017 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with overcast conditions between 3,900 ft / 1,188 m.  

Coold and clear with a possibility of rain

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have overcast with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tonight we’ll have rain showers in the evening with overcast skies overnight. Low near 40F. Winds light and variable. We’ll have a chance of rain of 50%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 61% with a dew point of 31.3ºF, temperature is 43.7ºF with a wind chill of 43.6ºF.  Our wind direction is Southwest between 1.8 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.71 HPA 1006 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:37 a.m. sunset is 7:36 PM and Moon Rise is 12:32 a.m. and   the moon phase is in it’s first quarter. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC033 04/01 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP042 T00390006 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with overcast conditions between 3,300 ft / 1,005 m.   WE have had no additional rain

Clear and real cool

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun  which will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 52F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.   Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies early that will give way to cloudy skies late. Low around 35F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 30.3ºF, temperature is 41.8ºF with a wind chill of 29.1ºF.  Our wind direction is West Northwest between 6.9 MPH and 13.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.66 HPA 1004.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:40 a.m. sunset is 7:34 PM and Moon Rise is 10:36 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2960 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with nice clear skies with some clouds visible off to our north. WE have had no additional rain here in

Coulds and more rain on the way

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have partly cloudy skies with increasing clouds and periods of showers this afternoon. High 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.   Tonight we’ll have Cloudy skies early, then it will be partly cloudy after midnight. Low around 35F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 84.6% with a dew point of 36.1ºF, temperature is 42.7ºF with a wind chill of 10.1ºF.  Our wind direction is Southwest between 5.8 MPH and 9.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.58 HPA 1001.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:42 a.m. sunset is 7:32 PM and Moon Rise is 9:40 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM SCT018 OVC070 03/02 A2950 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP992 P0000 T00330017 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with Scattered clouds to 1,800 ft / 548 m.,

Clouds and more rain on the way

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun and  a slight chance of a rain shower. High 62F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.    Tonight we’ll have rain showers early which will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 41F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 92% with a dew point of 33.1ºF, temperature is 40.1ºF with a wind chill of 28.8ºF.  Our wind direction is West Northwest Northeast between 7.6 MPH and 10.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.86 HPA 1011.1 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:44 a.m. sunset is 7:31 PM and Moon Rise is 8:47 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW090 02/01 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00170011 Visibility is 8.0 miles-12.9 kilometers with few clouds between 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.  WE have had 0.06 inch

Flood warnings extended

Flood Warning Statement as of 5:00 am EDT on April 22, 2015 Flood Warning extended until late tonight- the Flood Warning continues for the Kennebec river at Augusta. * From late this afternoon until late tonight. * At 04am Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * The river will crest near 12.7 feet this morning and fall below flood stage tonight.   Lat... Lon 4383 6974 4386 6958 4440 6964 4439 6982     Flood Warning extended until this afternoon- the Flood Warning continues for the Kennebec river at North Sidney. * From this morning until this afternoon. * At 04am Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet and slowly rising. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Forecast to crest near 17.0 feet by this morning.   Lat... Lon 4457 6969 4457 6952 4436 6966 4439 6982  

Flood warnings for Augusta and North Sidney

Flood Warning Statement as of 10:10 am EDT on April 21, 2015 The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Warning for  the Kennebec river at Augusta * from late tonight until late Wednesday night. * At 9 am Tuesday the stage was 8.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to rise to  near 12.7 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by  tomorrow late evening.   Lat... Lon 4383 6974 4386 6958 4440 6964 4439 6982     1010 am EDT Tue Apr 21 2015   The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Warning for  the Kennebec river at North Sidney * from late tonight until Wednesday morning. * At 9 am Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Forecast to rise above flood stage by midnight and continue to  rise to near 17.0 feet by 2 am tomorrow.   Lat... Lon 4457 6969 4457 6952 4436 6966 4439 6982  

Mild, rain and a lot of mud.

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have a steady, heavy rain with  showers continuing into this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 59F. ESE winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.    Tonight we’ll have some clouds into this evening which will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 38F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is  97% with a dew point of 44.1ºF, temperature is 44.6ºF with a wind chill of 40.9ºF.  Our wind direction is East Northeast between 5.1 MPH and 7.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1027.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:45 a.m. sunset is 7:30 PM and Moon Rise is 7:56 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 211125Z AUTO 11005KT 3/4SM +RA BR OVC007 07/07 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND S P0012 T00720067 $ Visibility is 0.8 miles-1.2 kilometers w

Flood watch update

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:20 am EDT on April 21, 2015 Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday morning... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the  following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... Central  Somerset... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York...    interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York...  Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... northern Franklin... northern  Oxford... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and  southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... coastal  Rockingham... interior Rockingham... Merrimack... northern  Carroll... northern Grafton... southern Carroll... southern  Coos... southern Grafton... Strafford and Sullivan. * Through Wednesday morning. * Low pressure will drive an occluded front across the region today preceded by locally heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. This frontal system will produce between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain acr

Clear and cool with rain on the way

Good morning Augusta. This morning it will be cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. High 49F. The Winds will be ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight we’ll have rain likely, with a low of 42F. Winds will be ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100% with Rainfall that could exceed one inch. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is  91% with a dew point of 31.2ºF, temperature is 37.1ºF with a wind chill of 37.1ºF.  Our wind direction is East Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1027.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:48 a.m. sunset is 7:27 PM and Moon Rise is 7:10 a.m. and   the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP247 T00170 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies this morning with rain moving in this afternoon.

Flood watch update

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 2:58 am EDT on April 20, 2015 Flood Watch remains in effect from this evening through Wednesday morning... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the  following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... Central  Somerset... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York...    interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York...  Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... northern Franklin... northern  Oxford... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and  southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... coastal  Rockingham... interior Rockingham... Merrimack... northern  Carroll... northern Grafton... southern Carroll... southern  Coos... southern Grafton... Strafford and Sullivan. * From this evening through Wednesday morning. * Low pressure will develop off the mid Atlantic coast today and move northeastward into the Gulf of Maine Tuesday. This low will produce anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 i

Flood watch and clear, mild conditions

Good morning Augusta. We are under a flood watch for Monday morning through Wednesday. Pay attention to it. This morning it will be mainly sunny with a high of 58F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds with an expected Low of 36F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is  78% with a dew point of 30.8ºF, temperature is 40.1ºF With a wind chill of 40.1ºF.  Our wind direction is North between 1.1 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.30 HPA 1026.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:48 a.m. sunset is 7:28 PM and Moon Rise is 6:28 a.m. and   the moon phase is a new moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP237 T00170000 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. WE have had 0.05 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Flood watch starting tomorrow

Flood Watch in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of western Maine and New Hampshire including the following areas... in western Maine...  Androscoggin... Central Somerset... coastal Cumberland... coastal  Waldo... coastal York... interior Cumberland... interior Waldo...  interior York... Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... northern  Franklin... northern Oxford... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin...  southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire...  Belknap... coastal Rockingham... interior Rockingham...  Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern Grafton... southern  Carroll... southern Coos... southern Grafton... Strafford and  Sullivan. * From Monday evening through Wednesday morning * low pressure will develop off the mid Atlantic coast on Monday and move northeastward into the Gulf of Maine Tuesday. At this time it looks as though this low will produce anywhere between 1 to 2.5 inc

Cloudy, wet and mild

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have light rain, remaining cloudy for the better part of the day. High 66F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.  Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low temperature of 43F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 63% with a dew point of 31.8ºF , Temperature is  43.6ºF and a wind chill of 43.6ºF Our wind direction is Southwest between 1.8 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.03 HPA 1016.9 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:52 a.m. sunset is 7:25 PM and Moon Rise is 5:13 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM SCT110 06/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP151 T00561017 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds between 11,000 ft / 3,352 m.  WE have had some light rain here this morning but not enough to measure

Clear and warm again. Die Snow drifts! Die!

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is sunny to partly cloudy. Our High will be 59F. NNW winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 15 mph.  Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies, turning cloudy after midnight. Low 41F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 48% with a dew point of 22.5ºF , Temperature is  41.6ºF and a wind chill of 41.6ºF Our wind direction is East between 1.1 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.52 HPA 1033.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:53 a.m. sunset is 7:24 PM and Moon Rise is 4:38 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP311 T00221089 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies again. WE have had no rain or snow here in the past 24 hours.  

Clear and warm today

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have Sunny skies and an expected High near 60F. Winds North Northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a Low of 33F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 40% with a dew point of 25.4ºF , Temperature is  48.8ºF and a wind chill of 48.6ºF Our wind direction is Northwest between 1.6 MPH and 5.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.14 HPA 1020.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:55 a.m. sunset is 7:23 PM and Moon Rise is 4:03 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 151053Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00671050 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with lovely, clear skies with not a single snowflake to be seen    WE have had no rain or snow here in the past 24 hours.  

Red Flag Fire Warning remains in effect

Fire Weather Warning Statement as of 3:24 am EDT on April 15, 2015 Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening for critical fire weather conditions for interior central and southeast New Hampshire as well as interior areas south of the mountains in western Maine. * affected area... fire weather zone 004 northern Carroll... fire  weather zone 006 southern Carroll... fire weather zone 007  Sullivan... fire weather zone 008 Merrimack... fire weather zone  009 Belknap... fire weather zone 010 Strafford... fire weather  zone 012 southern Oxford... fire weather zone 013 southern  Franklin... fire weather zone 013 interior Rockingham... fire  weather zone 014 southern Somerset... fire weather zone 018  interior York... fire weather zone 019 interior Cumberland...  fire weather zone 020 Androscoggin and fire weather zone 021  Kennebec. * Winds... northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Timing... Wednesday afternoon. * Relative humidity... as lo

Red Flag fire warning in effect

Fire Weather Warning Statement as of 3:24 PM EDT on April 14, 2015 Red flag warning in effect from 11 am to 7 PM EDT Wednesday for critical fire weather conditions for interior western Maine. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a red flag warning for critical fire weather conditions which is in effect from 11 am to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * Affected area... fire weather zone 004 northern Carroll... fire  weather zone 006 southern Carroll... fire weather zone 007  Sullivan... fire weather zone 008 Merrimack... fire weather zone  009 Belknap... fire weather zone 010 Strafford... fire weather  zone 012 southern Oxford... fire weather zone 013 southern  Franklin... fire weather zone 013 interior Rockingham... fire  weather zone 014 southern Somerset... fire weather zone 018  interior York... fire weather zone 019 interior Cumberland...  fire weather zone 020 Androscoggin and fire weather zone 021  Kennebec. * Winds... northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Timing... Wedn

Continued warm with rain and clouds

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have rain ending later this morning. We’ll have breaks of sun in the afternoon with a High of 66F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight we’ll have some clouds with a  Low around 40F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 37.2ºF , Temperature is  46.8ºF and a wind chill of 46.8ºF Our wind direction is West Southwest between 2.0 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 HPA 1018.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:57 a.m. sunset is 7:21 PM and Moon Rise is 3:26 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 141053Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM -RA BKN055 OVC070 08/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP150 P0001 T00830056 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with mostly cloudy conditions to 5,500 ft / 1,676 m. and overcast between 7,000 ft /

Today's weather is designed to reduce snowdrifts and plow mounds

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have sunny skies with a gloriously high temp of 68F. Winds will be out of the South at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy early, followed by cloudy skies for the overnight hours. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low around 45F. Winds South at 10 to 20 mph.  The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 73% with a dew point of 32.1ºF , Temperature is  41.4ºF and a wind chill of 41.4ºF Our wind direction is East between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.38 HPA 1028.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:59 a.m. sunset is 7:20 PM and Moon Rise is 2:46 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP267 T00281022 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We received no  rain/snow here over the past 24 hours. I

Warm and clear!!

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have abundant sunshine with a High near 60F. Winds West NorthWest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies. Low 37F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 26.4ºF , Temperature is  37.3ºF and a wind chill of 37.3ºF Our wind direction is Southwest between 2.5 MPH and 5.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.18 HPA 1022.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:00 a.m. sunset is 7:19 PM and Moon Rise is 2:02 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203 T00281050 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We received no  rain/snow here over the past 24 hours.  

Clear, sunny and warm

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have some areas of dense fog with sunshine and clouds mixed. High 51F. Winds West at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low around 35F. Winds West at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 28.9ºF , Temperature is  41.4ºF and a wind chill of 41.4ºF Our wind direction is West Southwest between 2.2 MPH and 9.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.66 HPA 1004.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:02 a.m. sunset is 7:18 PM and Moon Rise is 1:15 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning gibbous. For pilots, RAW METAR is: METAR KAUG 111053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP024 T00390017 Visibility is 10.0 miles-16.1 kilometers with clear skies.        We received 0.23 inches of rain here overnight.  

Fog, freezing rain and cold, raw temps

Good morning Augusta. We’re under a freezing rain advisory, so watch out for the guy who’s driving and not awake yet. This morning we have areas of dense fog with periods of rain. High 46F. Winds South Southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Tonight we’ll have rain showers with clearing overnight. Low 39F. Winds Southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.    The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 94% with a dew point of 25ºF , Temperature is  34.7ºF and a wind chill of 34.7ºF Our wind direction is South Southwest between 0.2 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.17 HPA 1021.6 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.    There is no UV rating owing to the rain and fog, Sunrise is at 6:04 a.m. sunset is 7:16 PM and Moon Rise is 12:23 a.m. and   the moon phase is waning gibbous. For the pilots out there, RAW METAR is: SPECI KAUG 101039Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM UP BR VV014 01/00 A3012 RMK AO2 UPE12B31RAB12E31 P0002 T0006000 Visibility is 0.

Freezing Rain Advisory

Freezing Rain Advisory Statement as of 3:26 am EDT on April 10, 2015 A Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EDT this morning. * hazard types... freezing rain * ice accumulations... a trace to a tenth of an inch of ice. * Timing... freezing rain will continue through the early morning. * Impacts... ice will make travel hazardous. * Winds... southeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower to mid 30s.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.  

Clouds, snow and more tonight

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is mainly cloudy with snow showers. High 39F. Winds East Northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight it will be cloudy with occasional rain late. Low 34F. Winds will be East Southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 26.7ºF , Temperature is  34.6ºF and a wind chill of 34.6ºF Our wind direction is North Northeast between 2.4 MPH and 4.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.53 HPA 1033.8 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:06 a.m. sunset is 7:15 PM and Moon Rise is X:XX p.m. and   the moon phase is waning gibbous. For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 091153Z AUTO 01006KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR BKN006 OVC028 M02/M03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP327 P0000 60008 70034 T10221033 11022 21028 51008 Visibility is 1.4 Miles/ 2.4 Kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions down to 600 ft / 182 m., and over

Clouds with snow tonight

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy and it will become overcast during the afternoon. High near 40F. Winds East Northeast at 5 to 10 mph.  Tonight it will be cloudy with snow showers in the evening and steady snow likely after midnight. Low around 30F. Winds East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80% with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.  The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 43% with a dew point of 16.3ºF , Temperature is  28.1ºF and a wind chill of 22.5ºF Our wind direction is North between 5.2 MPH and 9.6 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.60 HPA 1036.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:07 a.m. sunset is 7:14 PM and Moon Rise is 1:27 p.m. and   the moon phase is waning gibbous. For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 081053Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP344 T10281128 Visibility is 10.0 Miles/ 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies until this evening We re

cloudy and raw today

  Good morning Augusta. This morning the snow will taper off and end but skies will remain cloudy this afternoon. High 47F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 60%.  Tonight we’ll have a few clouds, and an expected low of 26F. Winds light and variable.   The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 28ºF , Temperature is  33.5ºF and a wind chill of 33.5ºF Our wind direction is North between 1.6 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.37 HPA 1028.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:09 a.m. sunset is 7:13 PM and Moon Rise is 10:29 p.m. and   the moon phase is a waning gibbous. For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: SPECI KAUG 071119Z AUTO 35005KT 3SM BR BKN004 OVC011 M01/M01 A3031 RMK AO2 SNE08 P0000 T10061011 Visibility is 3.0 Miles/ 4.8 Kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions to 400 ft / 121 m., and overcast up to 1,100 ft / 335 m. We received a pretty good dust

Cloudy with rain/snow on the way

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have cloudy skies with afternoon snow showers. High 41F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight we’ll have snow showers early that will become steadier snow overnight. Low 33F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.   The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 66% with a dew point of 16.3ºF , Temperature is  25.9ºF and a wind chill of 25.9ºF Our wind direction is East between 0.9 MPH and 1.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.46 HPA 1031.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:11 a.m. sunset is 7:12 PM and Moon Rise is 9:30 p.m. and   the moon pahse is a waning gibbous. For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 061053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC055 M05/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP295 T10501100 Visibility is 10.0 Miles/ 16.1 Kilometers with overcast conditions down between 5,500 ft / 1,676 m. We received no additional

Special Statement

Special Statement Statement as of 8:26 am EDT on April 5, 2015 scattered snow showers and snow squalls will cross Maine this morning. A few snow showers and isolated snow squalls will cross Maine this morning in association with the passage of an Arctic front. Visibilities may briefly drop to below a half mile causing slick and difficult driving conditions. A dusting to an inch of snow may quickly accumulate in a few communities this morning.   826 am EDT sun Apr 5 2015  

Clear, cool and wet.

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with an expected high near 40F. Winds West at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few passing clouds. Low 24F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 73% with a dew point of 20.3ºF , Temperature is  31.3ºF and a wind chill of 31.1ºF Our wind direction is Southeast between 2.2 MPH and 2.7 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.05 HPA 1017.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:13 a.m. sunset is 7:10 PM and Moon Rise is 8:30 p.m. and tonight we still have a full moon.  For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 051153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 BKN100 M04/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP160 70011 T10391106 11033 21061 58005 Visibility is 10.0 Miles/ 16.1 Kilometers with a few clouds between 6,000 ft / 1,828 m., and mostly cloudy conditions to 8,000 ft / 2,438 m. We received 0.17 inches of rain here in the past

Overcast with wind and rain

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have Windy conditions. Rain will be mixing with snow for the afternoon. High around 40F. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 100%.   Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 23F. West winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.    The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 94% with a dew point of 25.4ºF , Temperature is  41.0ºF and a wind chill of 37.3ºF Our wind direction is Northwest between 5.4 MPH and 12.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.51 HPA 998.9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:15 a.m. sunset is 7:09 PM and Moon Rise is 7:31 p.m. and tonight we’ll have a full moon.  For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 041053Z AUTO 35011G17KT 9SM -RA OVC038 04/01 A2947 RMK AO2 SLP981 P0001 T00440006 Visibility is 9.0 Miles/ 14.5 Kilometers with overcast to 3,800 ft / 1,158 m. We received 0.08 inches of rain so far

Warm and rain today

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have mostly cloudy skies, and it will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High near 60F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.  Tonight it will be partly cloudy. This evening will give way to cloudy skies and rain overnight. Low 39F. Winds SE at less than 5 mph, becoming NE and increasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.   The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 32ºF , Temperature is  40.5ºF and a wind chill of 40.5ºF Our wind direction is Southeast between 0.2 MPH and 1.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.78 HPA 1008.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:16 a.m. sunset is 7:08 PM and Moon Rise is 6:32 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.  For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 031053Z AUTO 22003KT 7SM OVC041 03/02 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP055 T00280022 Visibility is 7.0 Miles/ 11.3 Kilometers wi

Mild with clouds moving in later today

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have overcast with an expected high of 42F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be cloudy with occasional rain late. Low 36F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 52% with a dew point of 9.6ºF , Temperature is  24.8ºF and a wind chill of 24.8ºF Our wind direction is South Southwest between 1.3 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 HPA 1023.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:18 a.m. sunset is 7:07 PM and Moon Rise is 5:34 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.  For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 020953Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP215 T10391156 Visibility is 10.0 Miles/ 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies again. We received no new rain or snow here in the past 24 hours.  

Warm and clear today

Good morning Augusta. This morning we have abundant sunshine with an expected high of 39F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies with an expected low around 20F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 48% with a dew point of 9.3ºF , Temperature is  26.6ºF and a wind chill of 26.6ºF Our wind direction is Northwest between 2.9 MPH and 5.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.00 HPA 1015.9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.    The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:20 a.m. sunset is 7:05 PM and Moon Rise is 4:36 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.  For the pilots out there Raw Metar is: METAR KAUG 011053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2989 Visibility is 10.0 Miles/16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We received no new rain or snow here in the past 24 hours.