Augusta, Maine Weather

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with peeks of sunshine expected later. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 59ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds giving way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 39ºF with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 79%, the Dew Point is 38ºF and the outdoor temp is 44.6ºF. The wind direction is  North Northeast between 0.5 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a heat index of 44ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.07, the Absolute pressure is 29.87 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:35 a.m. Sunset is 6:21 P.M. Moon rise is 3:49 p.m., Moon set is 12:55 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 72% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: KAUG 301053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT110 07/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234 METAR KAUG T00670028 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with Scattered Clouds to 11,000 f...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun and a high of 64ºF. Winds are NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by cloudy skies overnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 43 ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 72%, the Dew Point is 38ºF and the outdoor temp is 46.2ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 46ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.81, the Absolute pressure is 29.61 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:34 a.m. Sunset is 6:22 P.M. Moon rise is 3:09 p.m., Moon set is 12:01 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 63% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 290953Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP138 T00780022 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and cooler skies today.   We didn’t receive any rain here over the...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 68ºF. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 43 ºF. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 67%, the Dew Point is 57.4ºF and the outdoor temp is 68.7ºF. The wind direction is  South between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 68ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.55, the Absolute pressure is 29.35 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:33 a.m. Sunset is 6:24 P.M. Moon rise is 2:24 p.m., Moon set is xx:xx p.m., and the moon phase is in it’s first quarter being 53% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM FEW095 21/14 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02060139 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with some clouds to 9,500 ft / 2,895 m.   We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weathe...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have fog, the Dense Fog Advisory we’re under is definitely accurate, becoming sunny this afternoon with a high of 82 ºF. Winds are from the S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies giving way to cloudy skies late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63 ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the Dew Point is 62.2ºF and the outdoor temp is 63.1ºF. The wind direction is  South between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 63ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.76, the Absolute pressure is 29.56 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:32 a.m. Sunset is 6:26 P.M. Moon rise is 1:35 p.m., Moon set is 11:12 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 35% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 13005KT M1/4SM FG VV002 17/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01670161 Vis...

Dense Fog Advisory statement as of 5:49 am EDT on September 27, 2017 Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 10 am EDT this morning. * visibilities... one quarter mile at times. * Timing... through 10 am. * Impacts... dense fog will lead to very low visibility which can make driving difficult. 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.    

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a Dense fog Advisory in effect until 9:00 a.m. with a mix of sun and clouds. It will continue very warm with a high near 85ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 61 ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the Dew Point is 62ºF and the outdoor temp is 62.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:31 a.m. Sunset is 6:28 P.M. Moon rise is 12:43 p.m., Moon set is 10:28 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 35% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 18003KT 7SM CLR 16/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01610156 Visibility is 7.0 Miles / 11.3 kilometers with clear, h...

Dense Fog Advisory statement as of 8:33 PM EDT on September 25, 2017 Dense fog advisory in effect from 1 am to 9 am EDT Tuesday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a dense fog advisory, which is in effect from 1 am to 9 am EDT Tuesday. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... late tonight through 9 am Tuesday morning. * Impacts... slow and treacherous travel. 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. Hanes      

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine, continuing hot. High 86ºF with WNW Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 63 ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 63.5ºF and the outdoor temp is 63.5ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.94, the Absolute pressure is 29.74 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:30 a.m. Sunset is 6:30 P.M. Moon rise is 11:47 a.m., Moon set is 9:48 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 26% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 251053Z AUTO 32004KT 4SM BR CLR 18/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01830178 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear, hot skies today. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space W...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine, continuing very warm with a high of 87ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 64 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 60ºF and the outdoor temp is 60.1ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.91, the Absolute pressure is 29.71 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:28 a.m. Sunset is 6:32 P.M. Moon rise is 10:42 a.m., Moon set is 9:13 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 18% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01670150 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and warm skies today. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for thi...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine with an expected high of 82ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies with a low of 61 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 67%, the Dew Point is 47ºF and the outdoor temp is 57.9ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 57ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.89, the Absolute pressure is 29.69 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:27 a.m. Sunset is 6:34 P.M. Moon rise is 9:48 a.m., Moon set is 8:40 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 11% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01170094 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly clear skies. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather f...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun giving way to cloudy skies for this afternoon. High will reach 72ºF. Winds are NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low around 55 ºF. Winds will be from the NNE between 5 and 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 78%, the Dew Point is 45.7ºF and the outdoor temp is 52.2ºF. The wind direction is  Northwest between 2.5 MPH and 7.4 MPH, with a heat index of 52ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:26 a.m. Sunset is 6:36 P.M. Moon rise is 8:46 a.m., Moon set is 8:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 6% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 220953Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01110067 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We didn’t re...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sun and clouds with a high near 75ºF. Winds are from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with a low of 52 ºF. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 72%, the Dew Point is 62ºF and the outdoor temp is 62.6ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 2.9 MPH and 7.3 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 6:25 a.m. Sunset is 6:37 P.M. Moon rise is 7:42 a.m., Moon set is 7:41 p.m., and tonight we have a NEW MOON being 2% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 210953Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01670117 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We received 0.05 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this m...

We in New England are most definitely not immune to getting hammered by a very nasty Hurricane.  Take a look at the month and day when the worst hurricane to hit us was. The article below is copied and pasted directly from History.com. The Great New England Hurricane September 21, 1938 Without warning, a powerful Category 3 hurricane slams into Long Island and southern New England, causing 600 deaths and devastating coastal cities and towns. Also called the Long Island Express, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 was the most destructive storm to strike the region in the 20th century. The officially unnamed hurricane was born out a tropical cyclone that developed in the eastern Atlantic on September 10, 1938, near the Cape Verde Islands. Six days later, the captain of a Brazilian freighter sighted the storm northeast of Puerto Rico and radioed a warning to the U.S. Weather Bureau (now the National Weather Service). It was expected that the storm would make landfall in south Flo...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have overcast skies with a slight chance for a rain shower. High around 75ºF. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy skies that will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low will reach 60 ºF. Winds will be from the NNE between 15 and 25 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is 66.4ºF and the outdoor temp is 66.6ºF. The wind direction is  East Northeast between 2.9 MPH and 7.3 MPH, with a heat index of 66ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.87, the Absolute pressure is 29.67 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:24 a.m. Sunset is 6:39 P.M. Moon rise is 6:36 a.m., Moon set is 7:12 p.m., and tonight we have a NEW MOON being 1% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: SPECI KAUG 201039Z AUTO 02008KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 18/18 A3003 RMK AO2 T01830183 Visibility is 1.8 Miles / 2.8 kilometers with overcast skies ...

These are the online updates for tropical storm Jose andHurricane Maria, now a Cat. 5 killer cane. This is the URL for “Hurricane Central on Weather.com.  Scroll down to find the links for Maria and Jose. https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-maria-category-5-leeward-islands-virgin-islands-puerto-rico  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies and fog with a slight chance for rain showers and a high of 71ºF. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds with a 40% chance for showers after midnight. Low 62 ºF. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the Dew Point is 60.8ºF and the outdoor temp is 61.3ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 60ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.04, the Absolute pressure is 29.83 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:23 a.m. Sunset is 6:41 P.M. Moon rise is 5:29 a.m., Moon set is 6:42 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 1% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: SPECI KAUG 191112Z AUTO 03003KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 16/16 A3020 RMK AO2 T01560156 Visibility is 1.2 Miles / 2.0 kilometers with overcast skies to 200 ft / 60 m. We didn’t receive...

To get  tonight’s update on Hurricane Jose,  Go to: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-jose-tropical-storm-watch-new-england-mid-atlantic-coast You’ll have to put up with a commercial first, but you’ll definitely get tonight’s hurricane update. Also, the latest update on Hurricane Maria, now a dangerous Cat. 4 storm: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/tropical-storm-hurricane-maria-lesser-antilles   Right now Maria is the really dangerous one to watch.  She’s threatening areas that Irma beat up pretty badly a week ago, and still haven’t recovered from. If you’re on the eastern seaboard, you need to watch both of these storms.

To get  tonight’s update on Hurricane Jose,  Go to: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-jose-tropical-storm-watch-new-england-mid-atlantic-coast You’ll have to put up with a commercial first, but you’ll definitely get tonight’s hurricane update. Also, the latest update on Hurricane Maria, now a dangerous Cat. 4 storm: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/tropical-storm-hurricane-maria-lesser-antilles   Right now Maria is the really dangerous one to watch.  She’s threatening areas that Irma beat up pretty badly a week ago, and still haven’t recovered from. If you’re on the eastern seaboard, you need to watch both of these storms.      

Dense Fog Advisory statement as of 5:31 PM EDT on September 18, 2017 Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am EDT Tuesday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a dense fog advisory which is in effect until 10 am EDT Tuesday. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... through Tuesday morning * impacts... dense fog will reduce visibility and create difficult driving conditions. Motorists should use extra caution when driving. 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.

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with fog. We have a slight chance of a rain shower. High around 70 ºF. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have overcast with a slight chance for a rain shower. Low will be around 60 ºF with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is 60.3ºF and the outdoor temp is 60.4ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.04, the Absolute pressure is 29.84 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16 (fog), Sunrise is 6:21 a.m. Sunset is 6:43 P.M. Moon rise is 4:20 a.m., Moon set is 6:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 4% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 180953Z AUTO 15005KT 1/4SM FG VV002 16/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01560150 Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 kilometers with clouds above this pea soup ...

Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 3:43 am EDT on September 18, 2017 Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 am EDT this morning. * visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... dense fog will continue to move in from coastal areas and remain in place through sunrise Monday morning. * Impacts... dense fog will lead to low or rapidly changing visibility. This will reduce reaction time on area roadways when traveling at a high rate of speed. 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.

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have fog, becoming sunny this afternoon. High 79ºF. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy with increasing clouds overnight. Low 59 ºF with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is 62.2ºF and the outdoor temp is 63.1ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 62ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.03, the Absolute pressure is 29.83 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:20 a.m. Sunset is 6:45 P.M. Moon rise is 3:11 a.m., Moon set is 3:35 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 3% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG VV002 16/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP218 T01610156 Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 kilometers with fog above this blanket of fog somewhere.   We didn’t receive any rain here...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have areas of thick fog, becoming sunny this afternoon. High 82 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with a low of 59 ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the Dew Point is 63.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 64.1ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a heat index of 64ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.00, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:19 a.m. Sunset is 6:47 P.M. Moon rise is 2:04 a.m., Moon set is 4:56 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 17% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 20003KT 1/4SM FG VV002 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01670167 Visibility is 0.2 Miles / 0.4 kilometers with clouds above this thick fog somewhere.  We didn't receive any rain here...