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Clouds, fog, rain and a great dessert recipe for a pack of kids on summer vacation

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s cloudy with light rain, then a chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 64ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Tonight we’ll have scattered thunderstorms with some fog developing overnight. Low 52ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the dew point is 53ºF and outside it’s  53.4ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0. MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 54ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.93 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:58 a.m. Sunset is 8:15 P.M. Moon rise is 11:21 a.m., Moon set is 12:38 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 39% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 311053Z AUTO 18006KT 1/4SM FG VV002 11/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01110106  Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 Kilometers with clouds above this fog somewhere. We

Clouds with rain tonight and a fantastic no-bake cheesecake recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s cloudy, with a  Slight chance of a rain shower. High 59ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies, then off and on rain showers overnight with some thunder possible. Low 48ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 61%, the dew point is 43ºF and outside it’s  52ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 52ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.05 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:58 a.m. Sunset is 8:14 P.M. Moon rise is 10:14 a.m., Moon set is xx:xx p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 29% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 301108Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT004 SCT029 OVC042 09/08 A3020 RMK AO2 T00940078 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered clouds to 400 ft / 121 m. and more scattered Clouds to

Clouds, rain possible and How to make Chocolate Buckeye candy!

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's cloudy with a 30% chance of a few showers this afternoon. High 58ºF. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have a 40% chance of rain with any Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low around 45ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 95%, the dew point is 47ºF and outside it's  48.2ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of 48.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:59 a.m. Sunset is 8:13 P.M. Moon rise is 9:06 a.m., Moon set is 11:58 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 19% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC004 08/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00780067 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 400 ft / 121 m. We didn't receive any rain over t

Clear, sunny, warmer and a `Chocolate Whoopie Pie recipe you MUST try out!

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s foggy early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 68ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies early with increasing clouds overnight. Low will drop to 48ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 72%, the dew point is 46ºF and outside it’s  55.3ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.4 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 56ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.85 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:00 a.m. Sunset is 8:13 P.M. Moon rise is 8:00 a.m., Moon set is 11:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 11% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 281153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01060072 10106 20067 53013 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for today. We didn’t receive any rain over the past 24 hours.  Space Weat

Clouds, cool and a Flan recipe for chocoholics everywhere

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s cloudy with a  high of 62ºF. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds and a low of 46ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 89%, the dew point is 49ºF and outside it’s  51.6ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.4 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 52ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.67 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:00 a.m. Sunset is 8:12 P.M. Moon rise is 6:58 a.m., Moon set is 10:13 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 4% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 271130Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC030 11/08 A2982 RMK AO2 T01060078 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 3,000 ft / 914 m. We received 0.01 inches of rain over the past 24 hours.  Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is 76, the solar w

Cool, clouds and rain with a deadly Chocolate Gelato recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s raining with a potential rainfall of more than one inch.  We’ll have a high of 51ºF. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have overcast skies with a low of 48 ºF. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 48ºF and outside it’s 48.2ºF. The wind direction is east between 7.4 MPH and 11.3 MPH, with a heat index of 49ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.40 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:01 a.m. Sunset is 8:11 P.M. Moon rise is 6:03 a.m., Moon set is 9:07 p.m., and the moon phase is a New Moon being 1% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 261056Z AUTO 36008KT 3SM RA BR SCT004 OVC013 08/07 A2962 RMK AO2 P0001 T00830072 Visibility is 3.0 miles / 4.8 Kilometers with scattered clouds to 400 ft / 121 m. and overcast down to 1,300 ft. / 396 m. We received 1.45  inches of rain over t

Clouds, rain and the "Chocoholic's Delight" Recipe to die for!

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have dissipating fog and clouds with a 60% chance of occasional light rain during the afternoon. High will reach 62ºF. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have rain and a low of 47ºF. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the dew point is 50ºF and outside it’s 51.8ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 51ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:02 a.m. Sunset is 8:10 P.M. Moon rise is 5:15 a.m., Moon set is 7:57 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 0% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 251009Z AUTO 16004KT 5SM BR FEW002 09/08 A2995 RMK AO2 T00940083 Visibility is 8.0 miles / 12.9 Kilometers with some clouds to 200 ft / 60 m.  We didn’t receive any rain

Cloudy, rain moving in and Orange Creamsicle bars recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with stray showers or thunderstorms possible. High will be 71ºF. Winds will be from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds with a low of 48ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the dew point is 52ºF and outside it’s 53.4ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.4 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.68 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:03 a.m. Sunset is 8:09 P.M. Moon rise is 4:33 a.m., Moon set is 6:42 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 3% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 11/09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01110089 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 8,500 ft / 2,590 m. We didn’t receive any rain over the past 24 hours, but it’s certainly

Warmer, sunny and Fresh Fruit Ice Cream Sodas

Good Morning Augusta It was foggy early this morning, becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. High will reach 73ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds with a low of 51ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 51ºF and outside it’s 51.2ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.4 MPH, with a heat index of 51ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.93 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:03 a.m. Sunset is 8:08 P.M. Moon rise is 3:57 a.m., Moon set is 5:26 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 8% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC004 09/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP13 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 400 ft / 121 m.  We received 0.30 inches of rain over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is

Rain, clouds, cooler and Frosty S'More Cups!

Good Morning Augusta Today we have showers this morning, becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. High will reach 56ºF. Winds are from the S at 10 to 15 mph. Today's chance of rain is 60%. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with light rain this evening. Low will drop to 46ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 87%, the dew point is 47ºF and outside it's 50.5ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.7 MPH and 4.1 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:04 a.m. Sunset is 8:07 P.M. Moon rise is 3:23 a.m., Moon set is 4:12 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 16% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO VRB06KT 7SM -RA OVC070 10/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234 P0001 T01000067 Visibility is 7.0 miles / 11.7 Kilomet

Warm, partly cloudy and a Blueberry Cream Pie recipe you'll love!

Good Morning Augusta Today we have sunny to partly cloudy skies with an expected high of 69ºF. Winds are from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have overcast skies with a slight chance of rain showers. Low will drop to 49ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 43%, the dew point is 32ºF and outside it's 53.9ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.7 MPH and 4.1 MPH, with a heat index of 55ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.84 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:05 a.m. Sunset is 8:06 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:52 a.m., Moon set is 3:00 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 25% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP296 T01001006 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear conditions. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hour

Cooler, sunny and another terrific hot weather dessert recipe

Good Morning Augusta Today we have sunny skies with a high near 65ºF. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we'll have clear skies with a low of 43ºF. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 42%, the dew point is 28ºF and outside it's 50.5ºF. The wind direction is West between 4.1 MPH and 7.4 MPH, with a heat index of 51ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:06 a.m. Sunset is 8:05 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:20 a.m., Moon set is 1:51 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 35% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 35015KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP247 T00891028 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear conditions. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today's Solar flux is 74, the solar wind speed is 714 Kilomete

Warm, a few clouds and another fantastic ice cream concoction.

Good Morning Augusta Today we have sunshine with a few clouds. High will be 74ºF. Winds are from the WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have some passing clouds and a low of 44ºF. Winds will be from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 68%, the dew point is 60.4ºF and outside it’s 71.4ºF. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a heat index of 72.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.55 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:07 a.m. Sunset is 8:04 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:48 a.m., Moon set is 12:45 p.m., and the moon phase is in it’s last quarter being 45% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP052 T02110150 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear conditions. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s S

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert expires 11:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2017 Statement as of 3:39 am EDT on May 18, 2017 Air quality alert is in effect from 11 am Thursday until 11 PM Thursday. The Maine department of environmental protection has issued an air quality action day for the following counties... Androscoggin... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York... interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York... Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... Sagadahoc. The Maine department of environmental protection's Bureau of air quality has issued an air quality alert until 11 PM on Thursday for the entire coastline of Maine and extending 15 miles inland. The Maine department of environmental protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very Young, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory pro

Sunny, record heat and an ice creamc reation that's chocolate and otherwise fantastic!

Good Morning Augusta Today we have lots of sunshine with near record high temperatures. High will reach near 90ºF. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 66ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 59%, the dew point is 55ºF and outside it’s 70.2ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 1.0 MPH, with a heat index of 71ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.83 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:08 a.m. Sunset is 8:03 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:14 a.m., Moon set is 11:41 a.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 55% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02060122 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear, sunny skies today. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space

Air Quality Alert in effect for tomorrow

Air Quality Alert issued: 2:36 PM EDT May. 17, 2017 – National Weather Service Air quality alert is in effect from 11 am Thursday until 11 PM Thursday. The Maine  department of environmental protection has issued an air quality action day for the following counties:... Androscoggin... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York... interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York... Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... Sagadahoc. The Maine department of environmental protection's Bureau of air quality has issued an air quality alert until 11 PM on Thursday for the entire coastline of Maine and extending 15 miles inland. The Maine department of environmental protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very Young, the elderly and those with pre- existing respiratory problems such as ast

Sunny, blessedly warm and a Coconut Cream Tart recipe that will destroy your diet!

Good Morning Augusta Today we have sun with a high around 75F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we'll have clouds and a low of 63ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 61%, the dew point is 47ºF and outside it's 60.1ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.1 MPH and 1.0 MPH, with a heat index of 62.2ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.96 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is at 5:09 a.m. Sunset is 8:01 P.M. Moon rise is at 12:37 a.m., Moon set is 10:41 a.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 65% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 13/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01330067  Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 10,000 ft / 3,048 m. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today's Solar flux is 72, the solar win