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#MEwx Severe Thunder storm warning now in effect

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Expires 5:30 PM EDT on July 31, 2019 Statement as of 4:41 PM EDT on July 31, 2019 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... south central Kennebec County in south central Maine... northwestern Lincoln County in south central Maine... northeastern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine... * until 530 PM EDT. * At 441 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Litchfield, or 9 miles northwest of Wiscasset, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard... 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Source... radar indicated. Impact... hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage            to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Gardiner, Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Litchfield, Bremen, Woolwich, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Chelsea, Jefferson, Dresden, Alna, Nobleboro, Whitefield, Newcastle, Pittston, Richmond and Windsor. This includes Interst

#MEwx Still hot, muggy, chance of T-storms and Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Augusta’s #MEwx morning weather readings are: Our outdoor temperature is 75.4°F with no heat index as yet, the humidity is 77% and the Dew Point is 67.6°F. The forecast, Red Sox score and Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is at: http://augustamaineweather.blogspot.com/  

#MEwx hotter, muggier and Strawberries Romanoff for dessert

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox did not play last night. Tonight they play Tampa at Fenway. We are now 58 and 48. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have some Fog that has mostly burned off, mostly sunny skies and warm with highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds. Heat index values in the mid 90s this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with Humid  conditions and lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Heat index values in the lower 90s early this evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 75.9°F with a heat index of 92.5°F, the humidity is 77% and the Dew Point is 68.2°F. The wind direction is East Northeast between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 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 clear skies. The UV ra

#MEwx hot, muggy anda chance for rain - make these ice cream donut holes

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees last night 9-6. We are now 58 and 48. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, warm with highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 73.0°F, the humidity is 97% and the Dew Point is 72.1°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:22 AM, Sunset is 8:7 PM, Moonrise is 2:29 AM,  Mo

#MEwx severe Thunderstorm warning now in effect

Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires 4:45 PM EDT on July 28, 2019 Statement as of 3:56 PM EDT on July 28, 2019 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... central Kennebec County in south central Maine... * until 445 PM EDT. * At 3:56 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located west of Belgrade, or 13 miles southwest of Oakland, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard... 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Source... radar indicated. Impact... hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage            to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Augusta, Waterville, Oakland, Belgrade, Manchester, Fayette, Sidney, Mount Vernon, Vassalboro, Readfield, Vienna, Winslow, Wayne and Rome. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 112 and 131. Precautionary/preparedness actions... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Lat... Lon 4437 700

#MEwx Fog, rain possible today and Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the New York Yankees yesterday afternoon 9-5. We are now 58 and 47. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have Thick fog at the moment, partly sunny skies above it with a chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with A chance for showers and thunderstorms this evening. Areas of dense fog again after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds.  The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 66.0°F, the humidity is 99% and the Dew Point is 65.8°F. The wind direction is North between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.02, the Absolute pressure is 29.82 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibilit

#MEwx warmer than yesterday, higher humidity and Butterscotch Graham Cracker Parfait

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the New York Yankees last night 10-5. We are now 58 and 47. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have sunny skies, with a high near 80°F. Calm winds becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low around 57°F. South winds will be around 5 mph becoming calm  this evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 68.5°F, the humidity is 98% and the Dew Point is 68.0°F. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.24, the Absolute pressure is 30.04 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 200 ft / 60 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:20 AM, Sunset is 8:09 PM, Moonrise is 1:06 AM,  Moonset is 3:56 PM  and the moon phase is  Waning crescent.  We didn’t rec

#MEwx a little warmer, upticked humidity and Chocolate Mousse

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox trounced the New York Yankees last night 19-3. We are now 57 and 47. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with lows in the lower 60s. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 66.7°F, the humidity is 76% and the Dew Point is 59.2°F. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.18, the Absolute pressure is 29.98 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with some clouds to 200 ft / 60 m. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:19 AM, Sunset is 8:10 PM, Moonrise is 12:36 AM,  Moonset is 2:49 PM  and the moon phase is in its last quarter..  We didn’t receive any  rain here over the past 24 hours. The RAW METAR

#MEwx Higher temps and a Black Forest Parfait

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday afternoon 3-2. We are now 56 and 47. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have partly sunny skies with expected highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditionswith lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 58.6°F, the humidity is 95% and the Dew Point is 57.2°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.02, the Absolute pressure is 29.82 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies . The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:18 AM, Sunset is 8:12 PM, Moonrise is 12:09 AM,  Moonset is 1:44 PM  and the moon phase is in its last quarter..  We didn’t receive any  rain here over the pa

#MEwx cooler, slight chance for rain and a chocolate cherry cream pie.

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays last night 54. We are now 56 and 46. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have partly sunny skies with expected highs in the upper 70s and Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 63.0°F, the humidity is 99% and the Dew Point is 62.8°F. The wind direction is North between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to partly cloudy skies. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:17 AM, Sunset is 8:13 PM, Moonrise is x:xx PM,  Moonset is 12:41 PM  and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous.  We received 0.04 inches of  rain here over

#MEwx cooler, rainy and black bottom lemon cream pie

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays last night 9-4. We are now 55 and 46. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have clouds and a 50% chance for more rain. Highs in the lower 70s with light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 57.9°F, the humidity is 99% and the Dew Point is 57.7°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.78, the Absolute pressure is 29.58 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.   The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:16 AM, Sunset is 8:14 PM, Moonrise is 11:45 PM,  Moonset is 11:39 AM  and the moon phase is Waning Gibbous.  We received 0.08 inches o

#MEwx not as hotg, less humid and a quick 'n dirty Key Lime pie

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox were humiliated by the Baltimore Orioles yesterday afternoon 5-0. We lost the series 2-1, and the Orioles are in last place. We are now 54 and 46. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have partly sunny skies, turning mostly cloudy with a chance for rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds.  Tonight we’ll have Showers and patchy fog after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows around 60. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 71.4°F, the humidity is 77% and the Dew Point is 63.9°F. The wind direction is East Northeast between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.81, the Absolute pressure is 29.61 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Clouds to 9,500 ft / 2,895 m. The UV rating is 2 out of 1

#MEwx Updated heat advisory

Heat Advisory Expires 7:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2019 Statement as of 10:38 am EDT on July 21, 2019 Heat advisory in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * Heat index values... 95 to 105 due to temperatures in the mid 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s. * Timing... mid morning into the early afternoon hours. * Impacts... the combination of heat and humidity will make it difficult for the human body to regulate its temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for those spending significant amounts of time exposed to the heat. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned room... stay out o

#MEwx Hot, still muggy with a chance for rain and "Cookes and Cream Pie"

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles last night 17-6. We are now 53 and 45. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have partly sunny skies with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Hot with highs in the upper 80s today. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies and Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 84.2°F, the humidity is 69% and the Dew Point is 73.0°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 1.8 MPH and 6.9 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.58, the Absolute pressure is 29.38 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies and somewhat steamy conditions. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is

#MEwx Hot, muggy and dangerous heat index.

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles last night 11-2. We are now 53 and 45. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . We remain under a heat advisory, so take it easy today. This morning we have m ostly sunny skies,  hot, with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Heat index values will go up to 101°F. Tonight we’ll have p artly cloudy skies and humid with lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Heat index values will remain in the upper 90s early this evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 82.8°F, the humidity is 71% and the Dew Point is 72.5°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 6.5 MPH and 7.9 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.70, the Absolute pressure is 29.50 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with

#MEwx Heat advisory now in effect

Heat Advisory Expires 7:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2019 Statement as of 3:59 am EDT on July 20, 2019 Heat advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning to 7 PM EDT Sunday. * heat index values... near 100 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints around 70. * Timing... this afternoon and evening, with heat continuing tomorrow afternoon. * Impacts... the combination of heat and humidity will make it difficult for the human body to regulate its temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for those spending significant amounts of time exposed to the heat, especially with low temperatures struggling to fall below 80 degrees in places. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned room

#MEwx Hotter today, increasing humidity and Pineapple upside down cake

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays yesterday afternoon 5-0. We are now 53 and 44. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80’s. We’ll have South winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 69.6°F, the humidity is 60% and the Dew Point is 55.2°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.81, the Absolute pressure is 29.61 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with hot, muggy and clear skies. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:12 AM, Sunset is 8:17 PM, Moonrise is 10:09 PM,  Moonset is 7:39 AM  and t

#MEwx We're under a heat advisory for this weekend

Heat Advisory expires 7:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2019 Statement as of 3:49 am EDT on July 19, 2019 Heat advisory in effect from 11 am Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 am Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday. * Heat index values... up to 102 due to temperatures in the mid 90s, and dewpoints around 70. * Timing... the heat index values will rise to 90 by mid morning and exceed 95 degrees most of the afternoon and early evening on both Saturday and Sunday. * Impacts... the combination of heat and humidity will make it difficult for the human body to regulate its internal temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for those who are exposed to the heat. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnes

#MEwx not asw hot, less humidity and a Brownie upside down cake recipe

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays last night 5-4. We are now 51 and 44. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have patchy fog, turning mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds are 10 mph, becoming light and variable. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 64.0°F, the humidity is 76% and the Dew Point is 56.3°F. The wind direction is East between 2.7 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.00, the Absolute pressure is 29.80 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:11 AM, Sunset is 8:18 PM, Moonrise is 9:39 PM,  Moonset is 6:39 AM  and we still have a full moon.  We received 0.11 inches of rain here over the past

#MEwx hot, really muggy, rain coming in and Merry Berry pie, diet version.

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays last night 10-4. We are now 51 and 44. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely this evening, turning partly cloudy after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall this evening. It’ll be humid with lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.  The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 72.9°F, the humidity is 85% and the Dew Point is 67.8°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.59 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 M

#MEwx hot and muggy again with Peach Crumb Pie

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays last night 10-8. We are now at 51 and 43. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph later this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 68°F, the humidity is 71% and the Dew Point is 58.3°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with hot, clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:09 AM, Sunset is 8:20 PM, Moonrise is 8:24 PM,  Moonset is 4:44 AM  and we have

#MEwx Hot 'n muggy again with an Angel Food Icxe Cream cake for dessert

Good morning Augusta The Red Sox lost to the LA Dodgers last night 7-4 in extra innings. We are now at 50 and 43. A direct, real-time feed from my personal weather station is available for you here . This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds will be around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with lows around 60°F. Northwest winds will be 10 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 63.0°F, the humidity is 85% and the Dew Point is 58.5°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with hot, clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:08 AM, Sunset is 8:20 PM, Moonrise is 7:36 PM,  Moonset is 3:52 AM  and