Augusta, Maine Weather

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with some rain this afternoon to set the Haloween mood. High 47°F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with some light rain early. Some patchy fog filled with ghosts and goblins will develop. Low 41°F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 34.3°F, Dew Point is 28.8°F, the humidity is 80%, and the outdoor temp is 34.3°F. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.47 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with the sun peaking through the haze. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 5:29 P.M., Moonrise is 1:56 P.M., Moonset is 2:01 P.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 52% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any measurable rain here over the past 24 hours.  How about a stir-fry with seafood in it? STIR-FRIED SEAFOO

We live near the Kennebec river in Augusta.  Those who live near rivers in New England know that sometimes weather conditions that involve fog or mist can play tricks on your eyes when you look at the river. The following tale is compiled from repeated reports of strange things from those who live on the banks of the Kennebec river in Central Maine.  The River cuts through the middle of Maine’s capital City, Augusta, and has been a means of exploration, transportation, trade and movement of military forces for as long as white men have lived in what is known as central Maine. Native Americans of the region lived on its banks, fished in it and traveled it for as long as humans have lived there.  The Kennebec is much like most rivers in New England, sometimes it’s tranquil, sometimes it floods, it gets dangerous ice damns every spring thaw and even has its own “river creature” legend. Or is it a legend? For those who live along the river in the Augusta area, it’s no laughing matter.    S

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with sun later today. High 46°F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 31°F. WNW winds at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 39.4°F, Dew Point is 35.8°F, the humidity is 87%, and the outdoor temp is 39.4°F. The wind direction is West Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.47 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 6,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 A.M., Sunset is 5:31 P.M., Moonrise is 10:47 P.M., Moonset is 1:13 P.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 64% Illuminated. We received 0.72 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.  Here’s another fish dish, well – Lobster is a sort of fish isn’t it? I mean crustations that live in the water… LOBSTER AND VEGETABLE STEW Serves:  8—1 cup 1 med

Every Haloween I’m struck by how little gets written about the Augusta area that’s spooky (other than what’s going on in the legislature that is). Lacking anything genuine in the records that is remotely scarey, I thought I’d post this story. It’s a tale about Augusta’s crypto-creature. There are tales in Augusta, very old tales, that have never been “officialy” told.  These tales have been whispered from generation to generation, first by native Americans, and then by early European settlers. The telling of this one is, as I’ve noted above, long overdue. To give you an idea where this tale originates, my wife and I live in Kennebec County, specifically on Augusta’s North end.  The house we live in was built by one of her colonial ancestors back in the late 1780’s and the land it sits on spans 44 densely wooded acres that backs up to I-95. That all used to be thickly forested land out there.    The origins of this  tale, like so many others  is lost to time.  What we know is that, in 1

Good morning Augusta This morning we have some patchy fog with rain evolving into a steadier rain this afternoon. High near 50°F. Winds E at 5 to 10 Tonight we’ll have clouds with a low of 36°F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 39.2°F, Dew Point is 39.0°F, the humidity is 99%, and the outdoor temp is 39.2°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.62, the Absolute pressure is 29.41 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Clouds to 100 feet and overcast to 6,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 A.M., Sunset is 5:32 P.M., Moonrise is 9:43 P.M., Moonset is 12:17 P.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 74% Illuminated. We received 0.04 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. We’ll get some more tody too. Everybody likes shrimp, right? Why not this Shrimp meal for dinner tonight? SHR

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with some light rain. High will be 47°F. NNE winds shifting to SW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds with some patchy fog. Low will drop to 35F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 31.3°F, Dew Point is 36.9°F, the humidity is 98%, and the outdoor temp is 37.4°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 5.6 MPH and 12.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.11, the Absolute pressure is 29.91 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 2.0 miles / 4.2 Kilometers with overcast conditions to 500 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:10 A.M., Sunset is 5:34 P.M., Moonrise is 8:46 P.M., Moonset is 11:14 A.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 86% Illuminated. We received 0.68 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours and it’s still raining. Stuffed fillets is always a really good fish dish, so try--- STUFFED HADDOCK FILLETS Serves 4 4 (2½ oz

Special Statement as of 2:44 PM EDT on October 27, 2018 Slippery travel due to snow and sleet into the evening hours. Precipitation continues to overspread interior Maine as of Saturday afternoon. A good portion of this is in the form of snow or a mixture of snow and sleet. Areas mainly affected are far interior Cumberland County northeastward through Androscoggin County and even further northeastward toward Augusta. This will allow for slippery spots on area roads into the early evening hours, especially secondary roads. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas. Eventually, temperatures will warm and the precipitation will change to rain early this evening. Mle 244 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018  

Good morning Augusta This morning we have rain (up to ½ inch) with a high of 40°F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have More rain (up to another ½ inch)  with a low around 35°F.Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 31.3°F, Dew Point is 18.1°F, the humidity is 58%, and the outdoor temp is 31.3°F. The wind direction is East Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.11, the Absolute pressure is 29.91 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 1,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:09 A.M., Sunset is 5:35 P.M., Moonrise is 7:57 P.M., Moonset is 10:07 A.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 91% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Fish is a healthy and very tasty meal to stick with for the lousy weather this weekend, so how a

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds, giving way to sunny skies this afternoon. High of 43°F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.   Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 28°F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 32.5°F, Dew Point is 12.6°F, the humidity is 43%, and the outdoor temp is 32.5°F. The wind direction is West Southwest between 3.6 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.62 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:08 A.M., Sunset is 5:37 P.M., Moonrise is 7:15 P.M., Moonset is 8:58 A.M. and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous being 96% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Since fall is here with a vengeance, it’s time for some stick-to-your-ribs meals for the family. Fish is a darn good thing to cook, and educational exper

In the earlier post I neglected to post the 24 hour rainfall reading. We have received 0.96 of an inch of rain over the past 24 hours so far.

Hello Augusta, Maine Last night we beat the Dodgers 8-4. Tonight is the second game of the World Series with the Dodgers at 8:09 at Fenway Park in Boston. Boston’s weather is: cloudy with a high of 49°F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight’s weather will be: clear with a low of 38°F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Right now Boston’s Wind Chill is 41 °F, outdoor temperature is 45°F, the humidity is 82% and the Dew Point is 40°F.  The wind direction is West Northwest at 8 MPH. The barometric pressure is 29.88 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles /16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 3,500 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 5:48 p.m., Moonrise is 6:16 p.m., Moonset is 6:45 a.m. and the moon phase is a FULL MOON being 100% illuminated.  

Good morning Augusta This morning we have rain and snow (up to one inch possible) changing to all rain this afternoon. High 43°F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph.  Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies and a low of 31°F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 28.9°F, Dew Point is 33.3°F, the humidity is 93%, and the outdoor temp is 35.1°F. The wind direction is North northeast between 6.3 MPH and 11.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.70, the Absolute pressure is 29.49 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 700 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:05 A.M., Sunset is 5:40 P.M., Moonrise is 6:09 P.M., Moonset is 6:41 A.M. and we have a FULL MOON being 100% Illuminated. We received x.xx inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. To end the Chocolate Covered Forecast Recipe barrage, we have this well-loved pie treat. TURTLE PIE Serves 8 1 (4-servi

real Flood Advisory Statement as of 6:40 am EDT on October 24, 2018 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * flood advisory for... southern Kennebec County in south central Maine... west central Lincoln County in south central Maine... northeastern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine... * until 945 am EDT. * At 638 am EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dresden, Alna, Whitefield, Newcastle and Pittston. # Lat... Lon 4419 6959 4408 6958 4409 6978 4412 6977       4416 6975 4420 6965 Es Special Statement Statement as of 6:00 am EDT on October 24, 2018 ... Locally heavy rainfall in mid coast Maine ... At 600 am EDT... Doppler radar indicated a band of locally heavy rain was falling from near Dresden to Alna and Whitefield. Some additional rainfall over the next one to two hours may produce ponding of water an

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with rain this afternoon. High 51°F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Rain up to one inch, thunder possible with a Low of 35°F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 31.1°F, Dew Point is 21.2°F, the humidity is 59%, and the outdoor temp is 34.0°F. The wind direction is East between 4.0 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.01, the Absolute pressure is 29.80 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered clouds to 3,000 feet, mostly cloudy to 3,700 feet and overcast to 4,800 feet.. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:04 A.M., Sunset is 5:41 P.M., Moonrise is 5:41 P.M., Moonset is 5:35 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 98% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Sticking with chocolate pies for chocolate covered forecast recipes… MAMA PAT’S CHOCOLATE

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny or partly cloudy with a high of 46°F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy, followed by clouds tonight. Low 31°F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 33.3°F, Dew Point is 16.2°F, the humidity is 49%, and the outdoor temp is 33.3°F. The wind direction is West Southwest between 4.9 MPH and 7.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.91, the Absolute pressure is 29.71 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Clouds to 5,000 feet and mostly cloudy to 11,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:02 A.M., Sunset is 5:43 P.M., Moonrise is 5:14 P.M., Moonset is 4:31 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 95% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Time to change from cakes to a pie. This one is fantastic. Chocolate-Expresso Slab Pie Ingredients ·          1 1/2   boxes (9 oz e

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds and sun with a high of 44°F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have Clear skies, shifting  to partly cloudy and a low of 29°F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 38.7°F, Dew Point is 27.1°F, the humidity is 63%, and the outdoor temp is 38.7°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 2.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.41, the Absolute pressure is 29.21 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 12,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:01 A.M., Sunset is 5:45 P.M., Moonrise is 4:48 P.M., Moonset is 3:28 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 89% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. If your kids have never had one of these before, make one for them!! VOLCANO CAKE 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 can cherry pie filling Chocolate cookie cr

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with sunshine expected later. High 61°F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. tonight we’ll have clear or partly cloudy skies and a low of 37°F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 53.1°F, Dew Point is 41.0°F, the humidity is 63%, and the outdoor temp is 53.2°F. The wind direction is West between 2.0 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.41, the Absolute pressure is 29.21 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 6,000 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:00 A.M., Sunset is 5:46 P.M., Moonrise is 4:22 P.M., Moonset is 2:27 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 83% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. How about a fat conscious chocolate cake? LOW-CAL CHOCOLATE CAKE 24 servings   1½ cup flour                               1/4 cup granulated fructose - or other

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy, then sun this afternoon. High 54°F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by clouds. Low 46°F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 34.5°F, Dew Point is 22.5°F, the humidity is 61%, and the outdoor temp is 34.5°F. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.97, the Absolute pressure is 29.77 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 5,000 feet and overcast to 6,500 feet. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:59 A.M., Sunset is 5:48 P.M., Moonrise is 3:53 P.M., Moonset is 1:26 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being 78% Illuminated. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. How about a chocolate cake with raspberries in it for a change? CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE Serves:  8 1 ½ cups flour ¼ cup unsw

Good morning Augusta We are under a wind advisory until 2 this afternoon. DO NOT ignore it. This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 41°F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph gusting over 40 mph at times. tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies and a low of 29°F. Winds W dropping to 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 28.4 °F, Dew Point is 14.9°F, the humidity is 41%, and the outdoor temp is 36.3°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 8.9 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.87, the Absolute pressure is 29.67 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered Clouds to 4,900 feet and wind. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:57 A.M., Sunset is 5:49 P.M., Moonrise is 3:21 P.M., Moonset is 12:28 A.M. and the moon phase is waxing Gibbous being % 67Illuminated. We received several drizzels of rain here over the past 24 hours  but not enough to be measurabl

Wind Advisory Statement as of 2:52 am EDT on October 18, 2018 Wind Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing... this morning. * Impacts... scattered power outages are possible due to downed limbs. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph... or wind gusts 46 to 57 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Legro  

Wind advisory and Strong storm statements Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:03 PM EDT on October 17, 2018 Wind Advisory in effect from 3 am to 2 PM EDT Thursday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 am to 2 PM EDT Thursday. * Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 46 mph. * Timing... late tonight into Thursday morning. * Impacts... scattered power outages are possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph... or wind gusts 46 to 57 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Special Statement Statement as of 4:44 PM EDT on October 17, 2018 ... A line of strong showers will affect Kennebec... Knox... York... Waldo... southeastern Androscoggin... southeastern Somerset... Lincoln... Cumberland... Sagadahoc... Rockingham... southern Strafford and southeastern Hillsborough counties... At 441