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Extended Flood warning

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has extended the Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in-  southeastern Franklin County in western Maine...  south Central Somerset County in west central Maine...  Oxford County in western Maine...  northwestern York County in southwestern Maine...  northwestern Cumberland County in southwestern Maine...  northwestern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine...  north central Lincoln County in south central Maine...  Kennebec County in south central Maine (us)...  Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...  Carroll County in northern New Hampshire...  southeastern Coos County in northern New Hampshire...  southeastern Grafton County in northern New Hampshire...  northwestern Strafford County in central New Hampshire...  central Belknap County in central New Hampshire... * until 315 PM EDT * at 1208 PM EDT... Doppler radar indicates heavy rain continuing in the warning area. * Some locations that will experience flooding include..

Upgrade to Flood Warning

Areal Flood Warning Statement as of 11:38 am EDT on September 30, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in-  Sagadahoc County in south central Maine...  central Lincoln County in south central Maine...  southern Kennebec County in south central Maine (This is us)...  southeastern Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...  northeastern York County in southwestern Maine...  central Cumberland County in southwestern Maine... * until 330 PM EDT * at 1133 am EDT... Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in the greater Portland area. Rainfall amounts are in the 3 to 5 inch range. An additional 1 inch of rain is possible. Urban flooding is also likely in poor drainage locations.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas... highways... streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots. Do not attempt to travel ac

Windy, rainy and overcast today

Good morning Augusta We’re under a flood watch, and its pouring out there. Slow down! This morning we have cloudy conditions with periods of rain, some heavy early. Highs near 65F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 3 to 5 inches of rain expected. Localized Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with periods of light rain early. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 99% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 68.5ºF and the wind chill is 48.5ºF. The wind direction is North Norththwest between 4.6 MPH and 8.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.00 HPA 1014 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:35 a.m. sunset is 6:22 PM and Moon Rise is 8:13 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 301104Z AUTO 03013KT 2SM +RA BR SCT005 OVC010 15/14 A2995 RMK AO2 P0009 T01500144 Visibi

Special Statement

Special Statement Statement as of 5:49 am EDT on September 30, 2015 Heavy rain this morning. Rain will become increasingly heavy across Maine and New Hampshire through 9 am. Hourly rainfall rates could approach 2 inches per hour in spots. Expect smaller creeks and streams to rise quickly with some perhaps exceeding bankfull. Flooding of roads and other poor drainage spots is expected as well. Motorists are urged to use caution this morning as significant ponding of water on roadways is expected along with occasionally poor visibility. The heaviest rain is expected to taper off first across southern New Hampshire late this morning... then across Maine early this afternoon.  

Flood watch

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:10 am EDT on September 30, 2015 Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday morning. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... central and southern Somerset... Cumberland... Waldo... York... Kennebec...  Knox... Lincoln... Franklin... Oxford... and Sagadahoc. In New Hampshire... Belknap... Cheshire... Rockingham... Hillsborough...  Merrimack... Carroll... Coos... Grafton... Strafford... and Sullivan. * Through Thursday morning. * Rainfall totals of three to as much as five inches may push smaller rivers and streams to bankfull by evening... with some urban and localized drainage flooding possible as well.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to floodin

Flood Watch update

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:38 PM EDT on September 29, 2015 Flood Watch remains in effect from 2 am EDT Wednesday throughThursday morning. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the  following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... coastal  Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York... interior  Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York... Kennebec (this is us)...  Knox... Lincoln... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern  Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap...  Cheshire NH... coastal Rockingham... eastern Hillsborough NH...  interior Rockingham... Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern  Grafton... southern Carroll... southern Grafton... Strafford...  Sullivan and western and central Hillsborough NH. * From 2 am EDT Wednesday through Thursday morning * widespread rainfall totals of three to four inches may push  smaller rivers and streams to bankfull by Wednesday... with  some urban and lo

Warm, rain and a Flood Watch

Good morning Augusta We’re under a flood watch, so be advised its going to be soggy and slippery out there. This morning we have cloudy skies with occasional showers this afternoon. Highs will be 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight we’ll have rain likely with Lows near 62F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 99% with a dew point of 63ºF and a temperature of 67.6ºF and the wind chill is 67.6ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 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 6:33 a.m. sunset is 6:23 PM and Moon Rise is 7:33 p.m. and the moon phase is still a Full Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 291153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM FEW007 OVC070 18/17 A3008 RMK AO2 RAB38E49 SLP186 P0000 60000 T01780167 10178 20

Flood watch in effect

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:29 am EDT on September 29, 2015 Flood Watch in effect from late tonight through Thursday 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... Cumberland... Waldo... York... Kennebec... Knox...  Lincoln... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... Cheshire...  Rockingham... Hillsborough... Merrimack... Carroll... Grafton...  Strafford... and Sullivan. * From late tonight through Thursday morning. * Widespread rainfall totals of three to four inches may push smaller rivers and streams to bankfull by Wednesday... with some urban and localized drainage flooding possible as well.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.   You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for p

Weather

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny to partly cloudy skies with a high around 75F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a shower or two possible with partly cloudy skies overnight. Lows will be near 61F. Winds will be out of the S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 97% with a dew point of 48ºF and a temperature of 52ºF and the wind chill is 52ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 0.8 MPH and 1.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.28 HPA 1024 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:32 a.m. sunset is 6:25 PM and Moon Rise is 6:55 p.m. and the moon phase is a Full Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP240 T00940089 Visibility is 10.0 miles/ 16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Warmer with rain coming in this evening

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny to partly cloudy skies with a high around 75F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a shower or two possible with partly cloudy skies overnight. Lows will be near 61F. Winds will be out of the S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 97% with a dew point of 48ºF and a temperature of 52ºF and the wind chill is 52ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 0.8 MPH and 1.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.28 HPA 1024 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:32 a.m. sunset is 6:25 PM and Moon Rise is 6:55 p.m. and the moon phase is a Full Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP240 T00940089 Visibility is 10.0 miles/ 16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Foggy and mild

Good morning Augusta Man is it ever foggy out there this morning. This morning we have some clouds that will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Highs will be near than 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a Low of 48F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 37ºF and a temperature of 42.5ºF and the wind chill is 42.5ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.52 HPA 1032 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 from this fog, Sunrise is at 6:31 a.m. sunset is 6:27 PM and Moon Rise is 6:18 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 271113Z AUTO 17003KT 1/4SM FG VV002 03/03 A3048 RMK AO2 T00280028 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers with some clouds up there above all of this fog somewhere. We had no

Mild, sunny and real foggy this morning

Good morning Augusta Man is it ever foggy out there this morning. This morning we have some clouds that will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Highs will be near than 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a Low of 48F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 37ºF and a temperature of 42.5ºF and the wind chill is 42.5ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.52 HPA 1032 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 from this fog, Sunrise is at 6:31 a.m. sunset is 6:27 PM and Moon Rise is 6:18 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 271113Z AUTO 17003KT 1/4SM FG VV002 03/03 A3048 RMK AO2 T00280028 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers with some clouds up there above all of this fog somewhere. We had no

The Lunar Eclipse, sunny and cooler temps

Good morning Augusta Remember, today is the eclipse. This morning we have a lot of sunshine with an expected high of 64F. Winds are out of the North at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 42F. Winds will be light and variable.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 86% with a dew point of 37ºF and a temperature of 42.8ºF and the wind chill is 42ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.58 HPA 1034 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:30 a.m. sunset is 6:29 PM and Moon Rise is 5:42 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP339 T00610028 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with boringly clear skies today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours. September 27/28 lunar eclipse. In the US, Canada, and C

Cool and sunny, its national lobster day and "one hit wonder day"

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sun and clouds mixed with a high of 66F. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we’ll have some clouds in the evening hours that will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Lows will be around 44F with Winds being light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 84% with a dew point of 41ºF and a temperature of 46.8ºF. The wind direction is North between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.52 HPA 1032 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:29 a.m. sunset is 6:32 PM and Moon Rise is 5:05 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 251053Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP321 T00830028 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies for the fourth day. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours. Today is national lobster day! Today is also “One hit wonder

Another warm and sunny day

Good morning Augusta This morning we’ll have plentiful sunshine witha high 73F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly to mostly cloudy skies with a low of 46F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 50ºF and a temperature of 59.6ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 3.1 MPH and 5.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.39 HPA 1026 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:28 a.m. sunset is 6:33 PM and Moon Rise is 4:25 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP265 T01170100 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies for the third day. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Mild and sunny and the Autumnal Equinox is today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high around 75F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 54F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 47ºF and a temperature of 49.3ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.5 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.32 HPA 1025 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:26 a.m. sunset is 6:56 PM and Moon Rise is 3:43 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252 T00890083 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies again today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours. Today is the September Equinox here in Augusta Maine.  Today Is Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 4:22 AM EDT. The September equi

Sunny and cooler

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with an expected high of 69F. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have cloudy conditions early, becoming mostly clear after midnight. Low 47F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 58ºF and a temperature of 52.9ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.5 MPH and 1.8 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.43 HPA 1029 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:25 a.m. sunset is 6:36 PM and Moon Rise is 2:56 p.m. and the moon phase is in its first quarter. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP291 T01000089 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Clear and cool today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have plentiful sunshine with a high of 71F. Winds will be out of the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with lows near 50F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 41ºF and a temperature of 50.6ºF. The wind direction is North between 3.3 MPH and 5.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1024 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:24 a.m. sunset is 6:38 PM and Moon Rise is 2:06 p.m. and the moon phase is in its first quarter. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP242 T00670050 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.    

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Fog, mild and "International Talke like a Pirate day"

Good morning Augusta Its foggy again out there this morning, so drive slow. This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 78F. Winds will be out of the South at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies early with some clearing expected late. Low 62F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 58ºF and a temperature of 62.5ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 0.2 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.03 HPA 1015 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:22 a.m. sunset is 6:42 PM and Moon Rise is 12:17 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG VV002 15/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01500144 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers because of the fog, with clear skies up there.  We had no rain here over the past 24 hours. Yes, its true, toda

Warm, and today is national cheeseberger day.

Good morning Augusta Today is National CheesebergerDay!! Go out for lunch!! This morning we have sunny conditions with a high of 84F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a low of 59F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 59ºF and a temperature of 63.7ºF. The wind direction is South between 1.1 MPH and 1.4 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 HPA 1016 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:21 a.m. sunset is 6:44 PM and Moon Rise is 11:19 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 16/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01610150 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies once this morning fog burns off.   We had no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Warm and sunny again

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high of 86F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies with lows near 60F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 58ºF and a temperature of 63.9ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.18 HPA 1023 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:19 a.m. sunset is 6:46 PM and Moon Rise is 10:21 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP206 T01610144 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with some gfround fog and clear skies again today.  We had no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Sunny and warm

Good morning Augusta Its another great day out there and you’d better enjoy it, there aren’t many of the leftfor this year. This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high of 84F. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy conditions with lows near 60F. Winds will be light and variable.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 80% with a dew point of 54ºF and a temperature of 67.3ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 1.5 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1025 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:18 a.m. sunset is 6:48 PM and Moon Rise is 9:24 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP252 T01780144 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies again today.  We had no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Sunny and warm again

Good morning Augusta This morning we have abundant sunshine. High near 80F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a clear sky with lows near 59F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 81% with a dew point of 55ºF and a temperature of   64.3ºF. The wind direction is South Southeast between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.17 HPA 1019 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:17 a.m. sunset is 6:50 PM and Moon Rise is 8:26 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 151053Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01610128 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with a fluffy cloud here and there, but that’s it. We had 0.04 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Overcast and rainy today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have scattered thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon hours. Highs will be around 69F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have Rain showers with mostly clear conditions overnight. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 97% with a dew point of 57ºF and a temperature of 62.3ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 0.2 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 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:16 a.m. sunset is 6:51 PM and Moon Rise is 7:28 a.m. and the moon phase is a New Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 141053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 OVC009 15/14 A2972 RMK AO2 CIG 007V012 SLP064 T01500144 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 400 ft / 121 ml and overcast conditions to 900 ft / 274 m.

Overcast, mild and rain on the way

Good morning Augusta This morning we have generally cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Highs will be around 66F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Partly cloudy skies becoming overcast overnight. Low 58F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 56ºF and a temperature of 61.7ºF. The wind direction is North between 3.5 MPH and 4.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 HPA 1010 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:15 a.m. sunset is 6:53 PM and Moon Rise is 6:30 a.m. and the moon phase is a New Moon. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 131115Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM FEW003 OVC018 14/13 A2982 RMK AO2 T01440133 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with some clouds to 300 ft / 91 m., and overcast to 1,800 ft / 548 m. We had no rain here over the past 24 hours.  

clear, sunny and mild

Good morning Augusta This morning we have plenty of sunshine. High 77F. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have Partly cloudy skies becoming overcast overnight. Low 58F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 51ºF and a temperature of 59.4ºF. The wind direction is North between 2.0 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.91 HPA 1011 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:14 a.m. sunset is 6:55 PM and Moon Rise is 5:33 a.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 121053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01220106 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We had 0.07 Inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Overcast and rain

Good morning Augusta Its raining folks. It beats that heat and humidity we’ve been complaining about lately, right? This morning we have rain showers with overcast skies during the afternoon hours. Highs will be around 64F. Winds will be brisk out of the North at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Well, its raining right now. Tonight we’ll have some clouds which will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low will be around 54F. Winds will be out of the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 95% with a dew point of 56ºF and a temperature of 59.9ºF. The wind direction is North between 2.4 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.86 HPA 1010 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:13 a.m. sunset is 6:57 PM and Moon Rise is 4:34 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 111010Z AUTO 01011KT 7SM -RA OVC013 15/13

Rain coming with the glass rising

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with a high of 79F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have rain showers early which will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Lows will be near 59F. Winds will be out of the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. Rainfall will be around a half an inch. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 71.6ºF. The wind direction is North between 1.1 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.96 HPA 1013 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:11 a.m. sunset is 6:59 PM and Moon Rise is 3:36 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 101153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02060172 10222 20194 53022 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with   We had no measurable rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Overcast, hot and muggy today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible with a high of 87F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a possible stray shower or thunderstorm. Lows will be around 66F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 65ºF and a temperature of 71.6ºF. The wind direction is Southeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.2 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 6:10 a.m. sunset is 7:01 PM and Moon Rise is 2:38 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 091053Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR BKN003 19/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01890183 Visibility is 4.0 miles/6.4 kilometers with Mostly Cloudy conditions to 300 ft / 91 m.  We had no measurable rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Clouds, rain, hot and muggy

Good morning Augusta Its raining out there, so slow down. This morning we’ll have some sunshine with a thunderstorm or two possible this afternoon. High 86F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tonight we’ll have  a chance of an isolated thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Lows will be 64F with light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60%.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 98% with a dew point of 65ºF and a temperature of 75.2ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 2.9 MPH and 4.3 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.98 HPA 1012 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:09 a.m. sunset is 7:03 PM and Moon Rise is 1:41 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 080953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 23/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02280183 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clouds

Hot, steamy and "still summer" out there

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny conditions with a steamy high of 91F. Winds will be out of the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm. Lows will be near 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 93% with a dew point of 59ºF and a temperature of ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1016 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:08 a.m. sunset is 7:04 PM and Moon Rise is 12:46 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01610139 10161 20128 52006 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We had no measurable rain here over the past 24 hours, but that should change later today at some point.  

Clear and sunny today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high of 84F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with lows near 60F. Winds will be S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 89% with a dew point of 54ºF and a temperature of 63ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.19 HPA 1022 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:07 a.m. sunset is 7:06 PM and Moon Rise is xx:xx p.m. and the moon phase is in it’s last quarter. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01610139 10161 20128 52006 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We had no measurable rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Clear, cooler and a beautiful day on tap.

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a lot of sunshine with expected highs around 80F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with expected lows around 54F. Winds will be out of the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 52ºF and a temperature of 59.9ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.33 HPA 1026 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:06 a.m. sunset is 7:08 PM and Moon Rise is 11:53 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW002 11/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP256 T01110111 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies on this beautiful Saturday.  We had no measurable rain here over the past 24 hours.  

Clear, cooler and a great day.

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with a high around 75F. Winds will be out of the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with lows around 52F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 72% with a dew point of 47ºF and a temperature of 56.9ºF. The wind direction is North between 3.5 MPH and 5.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 HPA 1022 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:04 a.m. sunset is 7:10 PM and Moon Rise is 11:05 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 041053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01330083 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We had rain yesterday and last night, but not enough to register in the rain gauge. It did thunder rather impressively though.  

Weather update

The Augusta area is currently experiencing some light thunderstorm activity with light rain.  That means the roads are slicking up.. Slow down and allow for those in a rush to get to the body shop and/or emergency room ahead of you.  

Warm, humid with rain later today

Good morning Augusta This morning we had fog early, then partly cloudy skies, which will give way to occasional showers during the afternoon. High 84F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.  Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies early, then it will be partly cloudy after midnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 55F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.  The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 65ºF and a temperature of 76.3ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 29.92 HPA 1011 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 2.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:03 a.m. sunset is 7:12 PM and Moon Rise is 10:20 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 031153Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 22/18 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02220183 10222 20194 51013 Visibility is 8.0 miles/12.9 kilometers with clear skies for t

Foggy this morning, clearing and humid

Good morning Augusta This morning we have thick fog with plenty of sunshine in the offing. Highs may top 88F. Winds will be out of the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a low around 67F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 96% with a dew point of 58ºF and a temperature of 64.6ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.03 HPA 1015 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:02 a.m. sunset is 7:13 PM and Moon Rise is 9:39 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01500144 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with real warm Clear skies again.  We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.  

Warmer and more humid. Yep, still summer on 09/01/15

Good morning Augusta This morning we have abundant sunshine with an expected high around 80F. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with a low near 58F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 78% with a dew point of 54ºF and a temperature of 64.8ºF. The wind direction is East between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 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 6:01 a.m. sunset is 7:15 PM and Moon Rise is 9:01 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 011053Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01610122 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Clear skies again. Nice trend huh? We had no rain here in the past 24 hours.