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Clouds and rain today

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have Cloudiness with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 77 ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight we’ll have thunderstorms during evening hours followed by a few showers overnight. Low 64 ºF. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 94%, the dew point is 61ºF and outside it’s  62ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.78, the Absolute pressure is 29.58  and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:58 a.m. Sunset is 8:26 P.M. Moon rise is 12:23 a.m., Moon set is 12:15 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 44% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 301053Z AUTO 01003KT 5SM -RA BR BKN002 BKN070 OVC090 16/15 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB51 SLP136 P0001 T01560150 Visibility is 10.0 Mile

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:38 am EDT on June 30, 2017 Flash Flood Watch in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Saturday night. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of Maine and northern New  Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine,  Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Waldo, interior Waldo,  Kennebec, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, southern  Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In northern  New Hampshire, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern  Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, and southern  Grafton. * From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Saturday night * a stalled frontal boundary and very moist airmass will lead to heavy rain in thunderstorms through Saturday night. * Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will impact the region with the threat for flash flooding increasing through the weekend. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions

Sun this morning with rain this afternoon - Chicken and Sweet Sausage for dinner!

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of rain that will give way to cloudy skies and rain during the afternoon. High 77ºF. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a 100% chance of rain and scattered thunderstorms overnight with a low of 59ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 78%, the dew point is 54ºF and outside it’s  62.8ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 63ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.92, the Absolute pressure is 29.72  and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:57 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 11:19 a.m., Moon set is xx:xx p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 34% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01500122 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear s

Sun, mixed clouds and a delicious summer recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 40% chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. We’ll have a mix of clouds and sun, with a high of 73ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low around 55ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the dew point is 56ºF and outside it’s  56.5ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.3 MPH and 0.8 MPH, with a heat index of 57ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.59  and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:57 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 10:12 a.m., Moon set is 111:45 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 24% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 280953Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01220111 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly clear sk

Clouds, rain on and off during the day/night and a great game-watching recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 90% chance of scattered thunderstorms, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 73ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a 90% chance of thunderstorms giving way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 54ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 76%, the dew point is 53ºF and outside it’s  60.6ºF. The wind direction is  West between 1.3 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.87, the Absolute pressure is 29.67  and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:56 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 9:03 a.m., Moon set is 11:12 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 16% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 13/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01280117 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers w

Warm, sunny and a terrific Ginger Chicken Recipe

` Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s a mix of sun and clouds with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 74ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low near 55F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 79%, the dew point is 54ºF and outside it’s  60.2ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.5 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 61ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.75, the Absolute pressure is 29.45  and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:56 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 7:53 a.m., Moon set is 10:34 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 8% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01560128 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We received0.12 inches of rain here in

Some cloouds, sunny and warm and a cheesecake recipe that's fantastic!

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's sunny to partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 78ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 57ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 62%, the dew point is 62ºF and outside it's  68.2ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a heat index of 72ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.75 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:56 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 6:44 a.m., Moon set is 9:49 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 3% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 251053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP116 T01830122 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies.  We didn't receive any rain here over the

Clouds, rain and a fantqstic cold cheesecake for summertime heat

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have thunderstorms that will give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. High 84ºF. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 61ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 93%, the dew point is 67ºF and outside it’s  69.1ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 71ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.31 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:55 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 5:39 a.m., Moon set is 8:55 p.m., and tonight we have a New Moon being 0% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 19005KT 4SM BR OVC003 20/19 A2946 RMK AO2 RAB11E29 SLP974 P0000 T02000189 Visibility is 4.0 Miles / 6.4 kilometers with overcastwest to 300 ft / 91 m.  We received 0.04 Inches of  rain here over the past 24 hours (so far). Space

Warm, rain and a Bostonian treat for dessert

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s raining with isolated thunderstorms developing during the afternoon hours. High 78ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies early followed by scattered thunderstorms overnight. Low 66ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 59ºF and outside it’s  60.3ºF. The wind direction is  East Northeast between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a heat index of 63ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.60 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:55 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 4:40 a.m., Moon set is 7:53 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 4% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 231124Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -RA BR BKN060 BKN080 OVC100 15/14 A2985 RMK AO2 P0007 T01500144 Visibility is 4.0 Miles / 3.8 kilometers with Mostly Cloudy clouds to  6,000 ft / 1,828 m.

Warmer, clear, sunny and hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a lot of sunshine with a high near 80ºF. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by increasing clouds with a 40% chance of showers developing after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 67%, the dew point is 53ºF and outside it’s  64.5ºF. The wind direction is  West between 6.5 MPH and 7.9 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:55 a.m. Sunset is 8:27 P.M. Moon rise is 3:49 a.m., Moon set is 6:43 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 4% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01720111 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather

Sun, warm and making your own blueberry sauce

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78ºF. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have the possibility of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Partly cloudy skies. Low 57ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 74%, the dew point is 56ºF and outside it’s  64.5ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.5 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 66ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:26 P.M. Moon rise is 3:06 a.m., Moon set is 5:30 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 10% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01610122 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies right now. We received 0.04 inches of rain here over the past 24 hour

Clouds, rain, warm temps and how to make relish and apple sauce

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms with a few showers possible during the afternoon. High will reach 82ºF. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a low of 61ºF. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the dew point is 67ºF and outside it’s  60.5ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.5 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 68ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.63 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:26 P.M. Moon rise is 2:28 a.m., Moon set is 4:15 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 19% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 19007KT 5SM -RA BR OVC002 19/18 A2978 RMK AO2 RAB31 SLP082 P0000 T01890183 Visibility is 5.0 Miles / 8.0 kilometers with light rain and overcast to 200 ft / 60 m.   We received 0.28 inc

Severe Thunderstorm Watch now in Effect

Severe Thunderstorm Watch statement as of 6:03 PM EDT on June 19, 2017 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355 remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT for the following locations ME. Maine counties included are Androscoggin Aroostook Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Oxford Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset York  

Special Statement

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Statement as of 2:03 PM EDT on June 19, 2017     Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355 remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for the following locations     ME . Maine counties included are   Androscoggin Aroostook Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Oxford Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset York Special Statement as of 11:58 am EDT on June 19, 2017 Strong to severe thunderstorms along with heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening. As of 12 PM... National Weather Service Doppler radar showed scattered showers and thunderstorms developing across much of New Hampshire and gradually moving north and east. This shower and thunderstorm activity will continue to expand and strengthen as it moves into Maine early this afternoon. Storms will continue across the region through this evening. Any storms that develop have the potential to become severe with the primary severe weather threat being damaging winds. Also... due to the very moist airmass in place... any storms that develop ar

Clouds, stormy and another indoor grilled recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms developing for this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High around 80ºF. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have an 80% chance of thunderstorms with a low near 65ºF. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.  The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 89%, the dew point is 67ºF and outside it’s  70.5ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 71ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.65 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:26 P.M. Moon rise is 1:54 a.m., Moon set is 3:03 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 28% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO VRB06KT 5SM BR OVC004 20/19 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02000189 Visibility is 5.0 Miles / 8.0 kilometers with overcast to 400 ft / 121 m We didn’t receive any rain here over

Happy Father's Day and a grilled Sirloin recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s foggy with cloudy skies. High will reach 77ºF. Winds are from the S at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with a low of 66ºF. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 62ºF and outside it’s  63.9ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 64ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.75 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:26 P.M. Moon rise is 1:23 a.m., Moon set is 1:52 p.m., and the moon phase is in it’s last quarter being 39% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: SPECI KAUG 181127Z AUTO 17004KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 17/16 A2991 RMK AO2 T01670161 Visibility is 1.8 Miles / 2.8 kilometers with overcast to 200 Ft. / 61 m. ft / 60 m  We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s S

Fog, clouds and mild temps - and a fantastic grilled salad recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s foggy, and cloudy this afternoon. High 72ºF. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies during the evening with a 30% chance of showers developing late. Low 61ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 56ºF and outside it’s  51.6ºF. The wind direction is  Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.4 MPH, with a heat index of 57ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.85 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:25 P.M. Moon rise is 12:53 a.m., Moon set is 12:44 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 50% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 170953Z AUTO 36003KT 1/4SM FG VV003 13/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01280122 Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 Kilometers with a few clouds above this fog somewhere. We received 0.25 inches of rain over the past 24 hours. Space

Overcast, rain and the perfect bacon cheeseburger recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s overcast with an 80% chance of occasional rain that could total ¼ of an inch. High near 60ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.  Tonight we’ll have overcast with an 80% chance of rain showers. Low 54ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 92%, the dew point is 54ºF and outside it’s  55.9ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.4 MPH, with a heat index of 55ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.76 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:25 P.M. Moon rise is 12:23 p.m., Moon set is 1:38 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 61% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 160953Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM -RA BKN085 OVC120 13/11 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB46 SLP198 P0000 T01330106 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 8,500 ft / 2,59

Sun, clouds and slightly cooler with a Coconut Isles recipe.

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's sunny with a few clouds. High will reach 68ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies early followed by cloudy skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 53ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 76%, the dew point is 46.6ºF and outside it's  53.8ºF. The wind direction is  North Northwest between 2.5 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of 54ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.75 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:24 P.M. Moon rise is xx:xx p.m., Moon set is 10:34 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 79% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 150953Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM OVC060 12/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01170067 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 6,000 ft / 1,828 m.  We didn't rec

Sunny, cooler, less humidity and a fantastic grilled shrimp recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s sunny with a high of 73ºF. Winds are more or less from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds with a low of 51ºF. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 51%, the dew point is 41ºF and outside it’s  59ºF. The wind direction is  North Northeast between 0.0 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 60ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.84 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:24 P.M. Moon rise is 11:51 p.m., Moon set is 9:33 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 79% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta’s airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 141053Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01500039 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies today. We didn’t receive any rain over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is 76, the solar wind spe

Hot and muggy again and the final "Week of Chocolate" recipe posting

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's a mix of clouds and sun out there with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 90ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies and a low around 55ºF. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 87%, the dew point is 67ºF and outside it's  70.9ºF. The wind direction is  South between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a heat index of 72ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.74 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:24 P.M. Moon rise is 11:16 p.m., Moon set is 8:34 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 87% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 20/17 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02000172 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and very  sunny skies again today. We didn't receive any rain over the past 24 hours. Space

Hot, muggy and the basic, delicious chocolate cake recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers this afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 89ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 69ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 64%, the dew point is 62.6ºF and outside it's  ºF75.3. The wind direction is  North Northwest between 3.4 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of 77ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.78 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. Sunset is 8:23 P.M. Moon rise is 10:38 p.m., Moon set is 7:38 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 92% illuminated. The RAW METAR reading from Augusta's airport this morning is: METAR KAUG 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02220167 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and very  sunny skies. We