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#MEwx Special Weather Statement now in effect

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 1:24 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2020 A LINE OF SLOW MOVING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN KENNEBEC... NORTHWESTERN YORK...SOUTHWESTERN OXFORD...SOUTHERN ANDROSCOGGIN... NORTHERN CUMBERLAND...NORTHWESTERN SAGADAHOC...SOUTHEASTERN GRAFTON...CENTRAL BELKNAP AND SOUTHERN CARROLL COUNTIES... At 1:22 PM EDT, radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Litchfield to near Meredith. Movement was west at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Lewiston, Brunswick, Laconia, Bath, Bridgton, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Naples, Meredith, Topsham, Gorham, Freeport, Gray, Alton, Litchfield, Holderness, Ashland, Hiram, Effingham and Cornish. This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 between mile markers 31 and 40. Interstate 93 between mile markers 58 and 59. Interstate 95 between mile markers 60 and 94. Torren

#MEwx overcast, rainy and a Triple Decker Dessert

Good morning Augusta This morning we have areas of fog with showers and drizzle likely during morning hours, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s with northeast winds around 10 mph during morning hours, becoming light and variable. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with showers likely during evening hours. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 73.8°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 73.8°F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.87, the Absolute pressure is 29.59 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with high humidity and overcast. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 74.2% illuminated, the moon is waxing gibbous, Sunrise is 4:58 am↑ 56° Northeast, Sunset is 8:

#MEwx Cloudy, rainy and Chocolate Raspberry cake

Good morning Augusta This morning we have showers with locally heavy rainfall possible during morning hours. Cooler temps today with highs in the mid 60s. Winds will be northeast around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have showers with areas of fog during evening hours. Some fog after midnight with lows around 60°F. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 10 mph after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 70.3°F, the humidity is 98% and the dew point is 69.8°F. The wind direction is Northeast between 1.8 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.81, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with rain and clouds. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 63.2% illuminated, the moon is waxing gibbous, Sunrise is 4:58 am↑ 56° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 2:19 pm↑ 99° East, Moonset is 1:14 am↑ 26

#MEwx Hot, muggy, darn foggy and Pecan Butter Fudge

Good morning Augusta This morning we have areas of dense fog with partly sunny skies, turning mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail. Highs in the mid 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with scattered showers during evening hours, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows around 60°F with Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 61.9°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 61.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.57 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with bright sun burning off the dense fog out there.. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 51.4% illuminated, the

#MEwx Hot 'n muggy again with Chocolate-pecan chesecake

Good morning Augusta This morning we have p artly sunny skies with expected highs in the lower 80s. Winds will be light and variable, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with lows around 60°F. South winds around 10 mph this evening, turning light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 67.6°F, the humidity is 81% and the dew point is 61.7°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.75, the Absolute pressure is 29.55 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 40.4% illuminated, the moon isin its first quarter, Sunrise is 4:57 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 11:50 am↑ 82° East, Moonset is 12:22 am↑ 282° West and we'll have 15 hours 30 minutes of daylight today.   We

#MEwx Hot 'n muggy again with Cheesecake stuffed Strawberries

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during afternoon hours. Highs will reach the lower 80s with light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with lows in the upper 50s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 62.2°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 61.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH.h The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 29.5% illuminated, the moon is waxing crescent, Sunrise is 4:56 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 10:36 am↑ 74° East, Moonset is xx.xx and we'll have 15 hours 30 minutes

#MEwx Hot, humidity going down and the Brownie Extraordinaire for dessert

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. Winds are light and variable, becoming southwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows will be in the mid 50s, with south winds around 10 mph during the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 64.8°F, the humidity is 75% and the dew point is 64.6°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.9 MPH and 2.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.63 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with bright sun and a few clouds. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 19.6% illuminated, the moon is waxing crescent, Sunrise is 4:56 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 9:23 am↑ 67° East, Moonset is 11

#MEwx STill hot and mujggy with two "adults only" hot weather goodies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy and foggy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times this morning. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during evening hours, turning partly cloudy after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 66.6°F, the humidity is 98% and the dew point is 66.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.64, the Absolute pressure is 29.44 and falling with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 K

#MEwx Dense Fog Advisory in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME 7:14 AM EDT Wed Jun 24 2020 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING. * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Interior Waldo, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && JC  

#MEwx Hot, muggy and 2 versions of Baked Alaska

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies becoming partly sunny. Areas of fog this morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times, highs will be in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies during evening hours, becoming mostly cloudy. Areas of fog with lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 69.8°F, the humidity is 79% and the dew point is 63.0°F. The wind direction is West between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.78, the Absolute pressure is 29.58 and falling with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with spotty cloud cover. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 5.7% illuminated, the moon is waxing crescent, Sunrise is 4:55 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑

#MEwx Hot, muggy and overcast with Ice Cream Donut holes

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies, becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning with highs in the lower 80s. Winds will be light and variable, becoming south around 10 mph Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions during evening hours, becoming mostly cloudy with patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s and winds will be south around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 63.9°F, the humidity is 93% and the dew point is 61.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.96, the Absolute pressure is 29.76 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with low-hanging horizon to horizon overcast. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 1.7% illuminated, the moon is waxing crescent, Sunrise is 4:55 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:27 pm↑ 305° Northwest,

#MEwx Hot, muggy and Chocolate peanut butter parfaits

Good morning Augusta This morning we have hot and sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. highs will reach into the lower 90s with light and variable winds.  Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 77.4°F, the humidity is 66% and the dew point is 65.7°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.92, the Absolute pressure is 29.72 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun and some haze. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 0.6% illuminated, the moon is a New Moon, Sunrise is 4:55 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:26 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 4:21 am↑ 59° Northeast, Moonset is 8:04 pm↑ 303° Northwest and we'll have 15 hours 32 minut

#MEwx Hot, muggy and sunny with a very special Ice Cream Sundae

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies and hot with highs in the lower 90s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with lows in the mid 60s. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 72.7°F, the humidity is 78% and the dew point is 65.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun and some haze. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 3.4% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:26 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 3:44 am↑ 63° Northeast, Moonset is 7:01 pm↑ 300° Northwest and we'll have 15 hours 32 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  here over the past 24 hours.

#MEwx Hot muggy and creamy chocolate cheesecake pie

Good morning Augusta This morning we have hot, muggy and sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 65.5°F, the humidity is 73% and the dew point is 56.7°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.10, the Absolute pressure is 29.89 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun and some haze. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 7.9% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:26 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 3:14 am↑ 68° East, Moonset is 5:56 pm↑ 295° Northwest and we'll have 15 hours 31 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  her

#MEwx Hot and muggy today - Melting Moments cookies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies  and an expected high around 80°F. Winds are light and variable, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have clear skies with lows in the lower 50s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 54.9°F, the humidity is 95% and the dew point is 53.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.23, the Absolute pressure is 30.03 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 14.4% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:25 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 2:48 am↑ 74° East, Moonset is 4:52 pm↑ 289° West and we'll have 15 hours 31 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  here over the past 24

#MEwx warm, sunny a bit more muggy and Melting Moments cookies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with  highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have clear conditions with lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 63.3°F, the humidity is 82% and the dew point is 57.7°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.36, the Absolute pressure is 30.16 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 21.4% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:25 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 2:25 am↑ 81° East, Moonset is 3:49 pm↑ 283° West and we'll have 15 hours 31 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any

#MEwx Sunny, warmer and Congo Squares for grab 'n go snacks

Good morning Augusta This morning we have m ostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with  lows in the upper 40s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 53.1°F, the humidity is 95% and the dew point is 51.6°F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 1.3 MPH and 2.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.40, the Absolute pressure is 30.20 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with partly sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 30.0% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:25 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 2:04 am↑ 88° East, Moonset is 2:48 pm↑ 276° West and we'll have 15 hours 31 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  here over the past 24 hours. CONGO SQUARES 2 ⅔ cu

#MEwx warm, a bit more muggy and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

Good morning Augusta This morning we have p artly sunny skies with a chance of  showers  this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers during evening hours, turning partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 57.3°F, the humidity is 70% and the dew point is 47.5°F. The wind direction is East Northeast between 2.0 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.33, the Absolute pressure is 30.13 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with partly sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 38.4% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 55° Northeast, Sunset is 8:24 pm↑ 305° Northwest, Moonrise is 1:44 am↑ 94° East, Moonset is 1:47 pm↑ 269° West and we'll have 15 hours 30

#MEwx Sunny, slightly cooler and Chocolate Meringue bars

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with lows in the upper 40s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 69.0°F, the humidity is 59% and the dew point is 44.8°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.0 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.06, the Absolute pressure is 29.86 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 48.0% illuminated, the moon is waning crescent, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 56° Northeast, Sunset is 8:24 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 1:22 am↑ 101° East, Moonset is 12:47 pm↑ 262° West and we'll have 15 hours 30 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  here over the past 24 hours. CHOCOLATE MERINGUE

#MEwx Hot, muggy and luscious gooey ba5rs

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with patchy fog. There's a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs will rise to around 80°F. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with lows in the lower 50s. Winds will be west around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 73.4°F, the humidity is 86% and the dew point is 69.1°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.98, the Absolute pressure is 29.78 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 57.6% illuminated, the moon is in its third quarter, Sunrise is 4:54 am ↑  56° Northeast , Sunset is 8:23 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 12:59 am↑ 108° East, Moonset is 11:45 am↑ 255° W

#MEwx WArm, humid, foggy and rainy with Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with areas of fog. A chance of showers with areas of drizzle this morning, showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers during evening hours, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 59.0°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 59.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.1 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/clouds. Visibility is very poor owing to the fog that we still have out there, so drive careful. with The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 67.0% illuminated, the moon is w

#MEwx warm, sunny and Chocolate filled Thumbprint cookies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies, becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s with east winds around 10 mph becoming southeast gusting to 20 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with a chance of showers with areas of drizzle and fog. Lows in the mid 50s with southeast winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 56.1°F, the humidity is 74% and the dew point is 48.2°F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.07, the Absolute pressure is 29.87 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 76.1% illuminated, the moon is waning Gibbous, Sunrise is 4:54 am↑ 56° Northeast, Sunset is 8:22 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 12:00 midnight↑ 119° Southeast, Moonset is 9:37 am↑ 243° Southwest and we'l

#MEwx Warm, cloudy and another brownie bomb

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with lows in the upper 40s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 60.2°F, the humidity is 59% and the dew point is 46.2°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 2.0 MPH and 4.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.84, the Absolute pressure is 29.64 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 84.0% illuminated, the moon is waning Gibbous, Sunrise is 4:55 am↑ 56° Northeast, Sunset is 8:22 pm↑ 304° Northwest, Moonrise is 8:31 am↑ 239° Southwest, Moonset is 8:31 am↑ 239° Southwest and we'll have 15 hours 27 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain  here over the past 24 hours. I&