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Wamer and a great Ham Tettrazini recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun and partly cloudy skies with a high around 85 ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions and a low of 61 ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is %, the Dew Point is ºF and the outdoor temp is ºF. The wind direction is  North between 1.9 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:24 a.m. Sunset is 8:05 P.M. Moon rise is 2:4 p .m., Moon set is 12:11 a.m., and the moon phase is in it’s first quarter being 49% illuminated.       The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 311053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01560122 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies again today. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: To

Warm, sunny and a recipe for a fantastic Mexican Bake

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun with a high of 79 ºF. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 56 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 69%, the Dew Point is 50ºF and the outdoor temp is 60.6ºF. The wind direction is  North between 1.9 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of 61ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:24 a.m. Sunset is 8:05 P.M. Moon rise is 1:24 p .m., Moon set is xx:xx p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 49% illuminated.         The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 301053Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01390100 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is 80, the

Sunny and warm and a recipe for Beef Shish Kabob

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 77 ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low around 55 ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 74%, the dew point is 50.2ºF and outside it’s  58.5ºF. The wind direction is  East between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a heat index of 61ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:23 a.m. Sunset is 8:07 P.M. Moon rise is 12:14 p .m., Moon set is 11:42 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 39% illuminated.    The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 290953Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW070 12/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01170094 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with c louds to 7,000 ft / 2,133 m. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is:

Clear, sunny, warm and a PARMESAN CHICKEN recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high around 80F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds with a low of 56 ºF. Winds will be from the North at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 82%, the dew point is 61.9ºF and outside it’s  67.3ºF. The wind direction is  Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 2.3 MPH, with a heat index of 67ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.68, the Absolute pressure is 29.48 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:22 a.m. Sunset is 8:08 P.M. Moon rise is 11:12 a.m., Moon set is 11:13 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 29% illuminated.    The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP096 T01830161 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies today. We received 0.51 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this m

Special Statement

Special Statement as of 6:30 PM EDT on July 27, 2017 A thunderstorm will affect central Kennebec... northwestern Knox... southwestern Waldo and northeastern Lincoln counties... At 629 PM EDT, a thunderstorm was located near Augusta, moving east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Augusta, Gardiner, China, Farmingdale, Manchester, Hallowell, Liberty, Palermo, Winthrop, Chelsea, Jefferson, Albion, Appleton, Freedom, Windsor, Whitefield, Pittston, Washington, Somerville and Sidney.   This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 105 and 122. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Lat... Lon 4437 6923 4436 6926 4435 6925 4410 6947       4429 6993 4450 6969 4443 6918 time... Mot... loc 2229z 281deg 23kt 4438 6973  

Rainy and cooler, so have some Gingered Chicken Breast for dinner!

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 60% chance of rain showers, becoming more intermittent for the afternoon. Thunder possible. High 71 ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies becoming partly cloudy after midnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 60 ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 92%, the dew point is 61.3ºF and outside it’s  63.7ºF. The wind direction is  East Northeast between 2.0 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 63ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.60, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:19 a.m. Sunset is 8:09 P.M. Moon rise is 10:07 a.m., Moon set is 10:45 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 21% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 271153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 16/15 A2997 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP148 P0001 60005 70005 T01610150 101

Clear, sunny, warm and what to do with leftover Pickle juice

f Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine with a high of 82 ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a 30% chance of showers after midnight. Low around 60ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 73%, the dew point is 55ºF and outside it’s  63.3ºF. The wind direction is  East Northeast between 2.0 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 63ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.06, the Absolute pressure is 29.86 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:19 a.m. Sunset is 8:10 P.M. Moon rise is 9:00 a.m., Moon set is 10:15 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 12% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP235 T01560111 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear, sunny skies. We received 0.09 inches of rain here over t

RAiny this morning, cooler and a fantastic Tortilla recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with an expected high of 73ºF. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds this evening giving way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 54ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 87%, the dew point is 54ºF and outside it’s  57.2ºF. The wind direction is  North Northeast between 3.7 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a heat index of 57ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:18 a.m. Sunset is 8:11 P.M. Moon rise is 7:51 a.m., Moon set is 9:43 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 6% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 251053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 14/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly cloudy to 4,100 ft / 1,249 m. and overcast to 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.    We received

Cooler, rain and a great grilling recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 70% chance of rain showers early becoming a steady rain for the afternoon. High 67ºF. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch is possible. Tonight we’ll have overcast skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low will be 54ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 88%, the dew point is 57ºF and outside it’s  60ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 1.8 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 60ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.85, the Absolute pressure is 29.65 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:17 a.m. Sunset is 8:12 P.M. Moon rise is 6:40 a.m., Moon set is 9:06 p.m., and tonight we have a NEW MOON being 2% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01500117 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies for the

Slightly cooler and how to make Orange Cream Sicles Dessert Bars

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine with an expected High of 79 ºF. Winds are from the N at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies that will give way to cloudy skies late. Low around 55 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 61%, the dew point is 46ºF and outside it’s  59ºF. The wind direction is  North Northeast between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 60ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.73, the Absolute pressure is 29.43 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:16 a.m. Sunset is 8:13 P.M. Moon rise is 5:29 a.m., Moon set is 8:24 p.m., and tonight we have a NEW MOON being 0% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01500067 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies.     We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weat

Hot and muggy again with a repeat post of a hot weather treat

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny and partly cloudy conditions with a high of 84 ºF. Winds are from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have passing clouds with a low around 55 ºF. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 58%, the dew point is 64ºF and outside it’s  69.1ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 71ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.68, the Absolute pressure is 29.48 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:15 a.m. Sunset is 8:14 P.M. Moon rise is 4:22 a.m., Moon set is 7:34 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 1% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02060144 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 for this morning is: Today’s

Hotter, muggier and a strawberry delight dessert!

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a lot of sunshine with a steamy high of 89ºF or higher.  Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with a low of 63ºF. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 76%, the dew point is 62ºF and outside it’s  70.1ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.0 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 72ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.66, the Absolute pressure is 29.46 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:14 a.m. Sunset is 8:15 P.M. Moon rise is 3:21 a.m., Moon set is 6:36 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 6% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02060167 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies.     We received 0.8 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar f

Severe Thunderstorm Statement

Severe Thunderstorm Warning statement as of 6:26 PM EDT on July 20, 2017 The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Kennebec County will expire at 630 PM EDT... the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Gray Maine. Lat... Lon 4435 6951 4428 6952 4426 6954 4428 6965       4438 6985 4447 6972 4444 6946 time... Mot... loc 2226z 292deg 20kt 4430 6933    

Hot and muggy again with two kid-friendly hot weather treats

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with a high of 86 ºF. Winds are from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have isolated thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 63 ºF. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 67%, the dew point is 64ºF and outside it’s  75.2ºF. The wind direction is  East Southeast between 0.0 MPH and 0.0 MPH, with a heat index of 79ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.78, the Absolute pressure is 29.58 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:13 a.m. Sunset is 8:16 P.M. Moon rise is 2:28 a.m., Moon set is 5:31 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 12% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02220183 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies.     We didn’t receive any  rain here over the past 24

Hot, muggy and an adult dessert recipe

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a dense fog advisory, and it’s lifting fast. This morning we have fog, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High around 85 ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low around 65 ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 89%, the dew point is 67ºF and outside it’s  70.2ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.0 MPH, with a heat index of 71ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:13 a.m. Sunset is 8:17 P.M. Moon rise is 1:42 a.m., Moon set is 4:21 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 21% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR OVC004 21/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02060194 Visibility is 4.0 Miles / 6.4 kilometers with overcast to 400 ft / 121 m above this fog.     We

Dense fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory statement as of 3:04 am EDT on July 19, 2017 Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am EDT this morning. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a dense fog advisory... which is in effect until 10 am EDT this morning. * Timing... through mid morning. * Impacts... dense fog will bring low visibility, making it difficult to see while driving. Motorists should use caution when driving and slow down in areas of dense fog. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.  

Fog, clouds, rain and how to make Pumpkin Nog

Good Morning Augusta The chance for a Solar Storm today has dropped to 20%.  This morning we have variable clouds with a 60% chance for thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon hours. High 76ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly to mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 64ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 66ºF and outside it’s  66ºF. The wind direction is  South Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.0 MPH, with a heat index of 66ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.97, the Absolute pressure is 29.77 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:11 a.m. Sunset is 8:18 P.M. Moon rise is 1:03 a.m., Moon set is 3:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 31% illuminated. Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 kilometers with clouds above this fog somewhere.    We received 0.00 inches of  rain here over the past 24 hours.

Special Statement

Patchy dense fog will continue through the morning commute. A few southern interior locations will continue to have patchy dense fog this morning. Locally, the visibility may fall to a quarter mile at times. This will make for difficult travel. Further to the south, along and near the coastline, the dense fog will be far more widespread. Jc 736 am EDT Tue Jul 18 2017  

Warmer, humid and one of the most expensive Sundaes ever made!

Good Morning Augusta The chance for a Solar Storm today has dropped from 55% to 30%.  Just be aware that there is still that potential and sat/com disruptions remain a possibility. This morning we have  a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms with variable clouds. High near 80ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have overcast skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 61ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 74%, the dew point is 63ºF and outside it’s  71.2ºF. The wind direction is  North between 0.0 MPH and 0.0 MPH, with a heat index of 74ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:11 a.m. Sunset is 8:18 P.M. Moon rise is12:28 a.m., Moon set is 1:58 p.m., and the moon phase is in it’s last quarter being 42% illuminated. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with some clouds to 400 ft /121 M.   We did

Fog, hot, humid a solar storm due today and how to make a Brandy Slush

Good Morning Augusta Right now we’re under a dense fog advisory so drive accordingly. Also, we’re going to be hit by a solar storm sometime today – so if your power flickers or sat-coms and cell phones get wonky, that’s why. This morning we have fog followed by a 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. High 84ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds and a low near 60ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the dew point is 62ºF and outside it’s  62.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.74, the Absolute pressure is 29.54 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:10 a.m. Sunset is 8:19 P.M. Moon rise is xx:xx a.m., Moon set is 1:49 p.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 54% illuminated. Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 kilometers with thick fog out there. We di

Clouds, wet and how to make a good Bloody Mary Mix

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower. High near 70ºF. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds with a low of 59ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 93%, the dew point is 59ºF and outside it’s  61.3ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:09 a.m. Sunset is 8:20 P.M. Moon rise is 11:57 p.m., Moon set is 11:41 a.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 64% illuminated. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 900 ft / 270 m, and overcast to 2,100 ft / 640 m. We received some rain overnight, but not enough to measure.  Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is 92, the solar wind speed is 317 Kilometers per secon

Sunny, warmer and a Hootnanniue drick

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with a high of 74ºF. Winds East at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a 50% chance of late developing scattered thunderstorms and a low of 56ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 91%, the dew point is 56.8ºF and outside it’s  59.4ºF. The wind direction is  North Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 55ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:08 a.m. Sunset is 8:21 P.M. Moon rise is 11:27 p.m., Moon set is 10:35 a.m., and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 74% illuminated. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with We received  0.23 inches of  rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Solar flux is 92, the solar wind speed is 356 Kilometers per second and the chance of a solar storm is 1%. Today I’m sh