Augusta, Maine Weather

Good Morning Augusta Yesterday’s storm put just over 400,000 mainers out of power with just over 334,000 of us still without power this morning. This morning we have generally sunny conditions despite some afternoon cloudiness. High near 55ºF. Winds SW at 10 to 15 MPH. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with a chilly low around 35 ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 68%, the Dew Point is 34.6ºF and the outdoor temp is 44.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 44.4ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.47 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:15 a.m. Sunset is 5:29 P.M. Moon rise is 4:00 p.m., Moon set is 2:45 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 83% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A...

Good Morning Augusta We’re still under the flash flood watch and high wind warning, so watch for debris in the raod this morning. This morning we have low, scutting clouds with high wind and rain turning partly cloudy after this morning’s rain. Our morning high will reach 63 º F with temps falling to near 50. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch with wind gusting to 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 42 ºF. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 94%, the Dew Point is 60.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 61.7ºF. The wind direction is  Southeast between 7.4 MPH and 22.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 61.7ºF. The Relative pressure is 28.97, the Absolute pressure is 28.77 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 5:30 P.M. Moon rise is 3:30 p.m., Moon set is 1:40 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gi...

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:12 am EDT on October 30, 2017 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon * heavy rainfall ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches. Some higher amounts (possibly 3 to 6 inches in small areas) are likely on the east slopes of the White Mountains. * Excessive rainfall c...

Good Morning Augusta We remain under a Flash Flood Watch and High Wind Warning. This morning we have cloudy skies and a slight chance of a rain shower. High will reach 62 ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have windy and rainy conditions. Low near 55 ºF. Winds ESE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Locally heavier rainfall possible. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the Dew Point is 56.5ºF and the outdoor temp is 57.6ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a wind chill of 57.6ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 5:32 P.M. Moon rise is 2:58 p.m., Moon set is 12:38 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 65% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 290853Z AUTO 17007KT 7SM OVC004 13/13 A2998 RMK ...

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:50 am EDT on October 29, 2017 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from this evening through Monday afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * From this evening through Monday afternoon * heavy rainfall ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Some locally higher amounts are possible in the foothills and mountain areas. * Excessive rainfall could lead to...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun and some clouds with a high of 61ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies becoming overcast later during the night. Low near 50 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is 38.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 37.9ºF. The wind direction is  South between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 38.3ºF. 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 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 5:33 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 56% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 03/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 I6000 T00280022 Visibility is 6.0 Miles / 7.3 kilometers with  with clear skies up there somewhere.   We haven’t...

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:55 am EDT on October 28, 2017 Flash Flood Watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon * heavy rainfall ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Some locally higher amounts is possible in the foothills and mountain areas....

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high of 57ºF. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we'll have clear skies with a low around 40 ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 83%, the Dew Point is 41.9ºF and the outdoor temp is 46.8ºF. The wind direction is  Southeast between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 46.8ºF. 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 7:09 a.m. Sunset is 5:35 P.M. Moon rise is 1:46 p.m., Moon set is 11:39 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 46% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM BKN120 08/04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP092 T00780044 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with m ostly Cloudy skies to 12,000 ft / 3,657 m. We've received 2.24 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. Tota...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a 90% chance of rain with amounts near ¼inch. High 61 ºF. Winds light and variable. Tonight we'll have a likelihood of rain with a low of 46 ºF. SSE winds shifting to WSW at 10 to 15 mph. We have a  100% chance of rain with Rainfall around ½ inch. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 60.3ºF and the outdoor temp is 60.8ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 0.2 MPH and 1.1 MPH, with a wind chill of 60.8ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.48, the Absolute pressure is 29.28 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:08 a.m. Sunset is 5:36 P.M. Moon rise is 1:04 p.m., Moon set is 10:43 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 37% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: SPECI KAUG 261122Z AUTO 08006KT 7SM -RA BKN004 BKN009 OVC075 15/14 A2965 RMK AO2 CIG Visibility is 7.0 Miles / 11.3 kilometers with Mostly Cl...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have rain with amounts of one inch, and locally heavy rainfall possible. Our high will reach 65 ºF. Winds are from the S at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight we'll have clouds with a 100% chance of rain with amounts near one inch or more. Low will drop to 56 ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 63.5ºF and the outdoor temp is 64.4ºF. The wind direction is  Southeast between 2.0 MPH and 7.3 MPH, with a wind chill of 64.4ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 5:38 P.M. Moon rise is 12:18 p.m., Moon set is 9:52 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 28% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: SPECI KAUG 251019Z AUTO 18015G24KT 150V220 3SM RA BR BKN005 BKN011 OVC017 18/17 A2979 Visibility is 3.0 Miles / 4.8 kilomet...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with occasional showers this afternoon. High of 66ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have periods of rain and a low of 62 ºF. Winds will be from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall near half an inch. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 60.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 60.6ºF. The wind direction is  South Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 60.6ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:05 a.m. Sunset is 5:39 P.M. Moon rise is 11:28 p.m., Moon set is 9:05 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 20% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 241153Z AUTO 16008KT 7SM FEW010 BKN075 15/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192 60002 Visibility is 7.0 Miles / 11.3 kilom...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have areas of dense fog, with partly cloudy skies. High will reach 64ºF. Winds will be from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy this evening with a few showers developing late. Low around 55 ºF with SSE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is 51.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 51.3ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 51.3ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.19, the Absolute pressure is 29.99 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:04 a.m. Sunset is 5:41 P.M. Moon rise is 10:34 p.m., Moon set is 8:23 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 13% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta's airport are: SPECI KAUG 231129Z AUTO VRB03KT 1/2SM FG VV002 10/09 A3036 RMK AO2 T01000094 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with o v...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high near 65ºF. Winds are from the E at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by cloudy conditions overnight. Areas of dense fog will likely develop and a low of 49 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 80%, the Dew Point is 42ºF and the outdoor temp is 47.8ºF. The wind direction is  North Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.8 MPH, with a wind chill of 43.3ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.29, the Absolute pressure is 30.08 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 5:43 P.M. Moon rise is 9:37 p.m., Moon set is 7:45 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 7% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 221153Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP310 T00830050 10100 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with an expected high of 69ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with a low of 47 ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 66%, the Dew Point is 38.5ºF and the outdoor temp is 49.3ºF. The wind direction is  East between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 49.5ºF. 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 7:01 a.m. Sunset is 5:44 P.M. Moon rise is 8:37 p.m., Moon set is 7:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 3% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227 T01060017 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 ...

For those of you who haven’t gone online to see NOAA’s 2017-2018 winter weather projections, the URL for NOAA and their winter projections is: http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/us-winter-outlook-noaa-forecasters-predict-cooler-wetter-north-and-warmer-drier-south What it seems to indicate for those of us in the New England region, things will be a bit colder than last winter, but still warmer than the “norm” for the area, whatever that means. The bottom line is this – you still need to make sure the roof rake will hold together, you have snow shovels with handles that aren’t cracked or broken, your rock salt and ice melt supplies are up to scratch and the snow blower as well as the generator are working properly. BTW, when was the last time you have that generator and snow blower checked out by your preferred small engine person?  Also, remember that you need to keep some form of stabilizer in the gasoline supply for the generator and snow blower....

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with a high around 65ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies  and a low near 45 ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 51%, the Dew Point is 37ºF and the outdoor temp is 54.9ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 5.0 MPH and 7.4 MPH, with a wind chill of 54.9ºF. 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 7:00 a.m. Sunset is 5:46 P.M. Moon rise is 7:35 p.m., Moon set is 6:39 p.m., and tonight we have a NEW MOON being 0% illuminated.   Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far. 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 wind speed is 446 Kilometers per second and the chance of a solar storm is 1% . ...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny with some afternoon clouds. High will reach 68ºF. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds with a low of 49 ºF. Winds will be from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 98%, the Dew Point is 43.3ºF and the outdoor temp is 43.1ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a wind chill of 43.9ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.00, the Absolute pressure is 29.80 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:59 a.m. Sunset is 5:47 P.M. Moon rise is 6:32 p.m., Moon set is 6:10 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 0% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 19004KT 6SM BR CLR 07/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T00670061 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. ...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mainly sunny skies with a high of 67ºF. Winds from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear conditions with a low of 46 ºF. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 86%, the Dew Point is 35.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 38.8ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a wind chill of 38.8ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.97, the Absolute pressure is 29.77 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:58 a.m. Sunset is 5:49 P.M. Moon rise is 5:28 p.m., Moon set is 5:41 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 2% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205 T00390000 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 We...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with a high of 56ºF. Winds are from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low of 42 ºF. Winds will be SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 63%, the Dew Point is 24ºF and the outdoor temp is 35.6ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 35ºF.    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 6:56 a.m. Sunset is 5:51 P.M. Moon rise is 4:23 p.m., Moon set is 5:13 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 6% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP240 T00111033 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: Tod...

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies, becoming partly cloudy later in the day. Cooler with a high of 56ºF. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds giving way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low will drop to 34ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 60%, the Dew Point is 40.3ºF and the outdoor temp is 53.8ºF. The wind direction is  Northwest between 4.6 MPH and 7.9 MPH, with a wind chill of 53.8ºF.    The Relative pressure is 29.65, the Absolute pressure is 29.45 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:55 a.m. Sunset is 5:52 P.M. Moon rise is 3:16 p.m., Moon set is 4:43 p.m., and the moon phase is waning crescent being 12% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 31007G18KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 31028/1007 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. ...