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#MEwx Sunny, mild temps and a Mexican Bake for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies and highs around 70 with light and variable winds. 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 53.6°F, the humidity is 81% and the Dew Point is 48.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers  with a thick, heavy overcast.  The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 96.9% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, Sunrise is 6:01 am↑ 77° East, Sunset is 7:16 pm↑ 282° West, Moonrise is 7:01 pm↑ 115° Southeast, Moonset is 3:58 am↑ 242° Southwest and we'll have 13 hours 15 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain here  over the past 24 hours.

#MEwx Cloudy, rainy all day and Beef Shish Kabobs for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have showers likely, then rain with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with showers and a chance of thunderstorms during evening hours, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds, becoming west around 10 mph after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 58.6°F, the humidity is 90% and the Dew Point is 55.8°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.70, the Absolute pressure is 29.50 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers  with a thick, heavy overcast.  The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 86.4% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, Sunrise is 5:59 am↑ 76° East, Suns

#MEwx warm, less humid and Perfect Pot Stickers

Web/power fully repaired in our area now, we shouldn't have another shut-down absent a genuine hurricane or heavy wet snowstorm this winter.   Good morning Augusta This morning we have rapidly burning off patchy fog with mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 70s. winds are light and variable, becoming west around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows will drop to the lower 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 57.2°F, the humidity is 73% and the Dew Point is 49.1°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.1 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.69, the Absolute pressure is 29.49 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers  with rapidly burning off clouds and bright sun. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 78.3% illumi

#MEwx Warm, clouds and overall cooler with Zucchini Quiche

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs around 70°F. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the upper 40s. Winds will be west around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are:             Our outdoor temperature is 56.3°F, the humidity is 75% and the Dew Point is 49.1°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.75, the Absolute pressure is 29.55 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers  with clouds and sun. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 58.3% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, Sunrise is 5:55 am↑ 75° East, Sunset is 7:25 pm↑ 285° West, Moonrise is 2:56 pm↑ 122° Southeast, Moonset is XXX and we'll have 13 hours 29 minutes of daylight today.   We received 0.14 inches of rain here  over the past 24 hours, and that

#MEwx Hot, muggy rain/T-Storms and low-fat French toast

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with patchy fog that's slowly burning off. A chance of showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms during morning hours, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s with southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies during evening hours, then clearing. Less humid with lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 75.0°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 74.8°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.65, the Absolute pressure is 29.45 and dropping with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers  with

#MEwx Updated Severe Thunderstorm warnings

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a  Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Kennebec County in south central Maine... Northwestern Knox County in south central Maine... Northeastern Lincoln County in south central Maine... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 349 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gardiner, moving southeast at 10 mph.   HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Chelsea, Jefferson, Alna, Whitefield, Nobleboro, Newcastle, Windsor, Pittston, Somerville and Waldoboro. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occ

Updated Severe T-Storm Warning

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Kennebec County in south central Maine... North central Lincoln County in south central Maine... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 314 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Manchester, or over Augusta, moving southeast at 10 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, Gardiner, Farmingdale, Manchester, Hallowell, Winthrop, Chelsea, Windsor, Somerville, Pittston, Whitefield and West Gardiner. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 104 and 113. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. &&  

#MEwx followup Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement from The National Weather Service Gray ME 2:55 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN KENNEBEC AND NORTHWESTERN WALDO COUNTIES... At 255 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Clinton, or near Fairfield, moving east at 25 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Belfast, Fairfield, Thorndike, Pittsfield, Clinton, Unity, Winterport, Knox, Benton, Canaan, Albion, Burnham, Brooks, Freedom, Jackson, Morrill, Monroe, Troy, Waldo and Montville. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 133 and 144. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 4441 6909 4460 6963 4472 6958 4469 6919 4464 6918 4467 6903 4467 6899 TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 284DEG 21KT 4464 6953  

#MEwx Severe Thunderstorm Warning now in effect

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Kennebec County in south central Maine... Southeastern Somerset County in west central Maine... * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 216 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Norridgewock, or near Skowhegan, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Fairfield, Skowhegan, Pittsfield, Madison, Clinton, Norridgewock, Benton, Canaan, Smithfield, Winslow and Mercer. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 132 and 141, and between mile markers 143 and 145. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash floo

#MEwx Warm, foggy, potential rain/Tstorms and Scrambled French Toast

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with patchy fog that's rapidly burning off. A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have a chance of thunderstorms during evening hours. Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 66.9°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 66.7°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is hard to describe owing to the fog, but it looks like there's "some" clouds abo

#MEwx Hot, muggy with a chance for T-STorms and Breakfast Popovers with Parmesan

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with dense fog that's burning off. A chance of showers and thunderstorms during afternoon hours, Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions  with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during evening hours. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 61.3°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 60.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 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 partly sunny ski

#MEwx Sunny, Warm and a breakfast sandwich with egg substitute

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs reaching the upper 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 57.0°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 56.8°F. The wind direction is Northwest 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 mostly sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 15.3% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, Sunrise is 5:51 am↑ 73° East, Sunset is 7:31 pm↑ 287° West, Moonrise is 9:56 am↑ 94° East, Moonset is 9:48 pm↑ 262° West and we'll have 13 hours 41 minutes of daylight today.   We received 0.1 of an inch of rain here  over

#MEwx Warm, clouds, possible rain and Berry Almond Crepes

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers during morning hours, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some afternoon thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Highs will be in the lower 80s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during evening hours. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this evening. Lows will be around 60°F with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 60.8°F, the humidity is 92% and the dew point is 58.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.82, the Absolute pressure is 29.62 and dropping with a weather graphic indicating clouds/rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with partly cloudy skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 8.0% illuminat

#MEwx Mild Temps, sun and Beer Brats for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with expected highs in the mid 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 58.6°F, the humidity is 80% and the dew point is 52.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.95, the Absolute pressure is 29.75 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 2.9% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, Sunrise is 5:48 am↑ 72° East, Sunset is 7:35 pm↑ 288° West, Moonrise is 7:21 am↑ 76° East, Moonset is 8:54 pm↑ 279° West and we'll have 13 hours 46 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any  r

#MEwx Cooler, less humid and Lobster Fricassee

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s. Winds are light and variable, becoming west around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions 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 61.7 °F, the humidity is 78% and the dew point is 54.9°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.63 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly sunny skes. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 0.4% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, Sunrise is 5:47 am↑ 71° East, Sunset is 7:36 pm↑ 288° West, Moonrise is 6:04 am↑ 68° East, Moonset is 8:25 pm↑ 287° West and we'll have 13 hours 49 minutes of daylight today.

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Augusta’s #MEwx morning weather readings are: Our outdoor temperature is 62.1°F, the humidity is 98% and the dew point is 61.5°F. The forecast and Fish Fillets with Tomatos is at: http://augustamaineweather.blogspot.com/

#MEwx Rain, clous and possible T-Storms with Fish Fillets with Tomatos

Good morning Augusta This morning we have rain and clouds with numerous showers this morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during afternoon hours. Highs will reach the mid 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the mid 50s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 62.1°F, the humidity is 98% and the dew point is 61.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.71, the Absolute pressure is 29.51 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly sunny skies. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 0.6% illuminated, the moon phase is a NEW MOON, Sunrise is 5:46 am↑ 71° East, Sunset is 7:38 pm↑ 289° West, Moonrise is 4:47 am↑ 62° Nort

#MEwx Cooler temps and clouds with Fillets and Lemon rice

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with a chance of showers during evening hours, turning mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 63.3°F, the humidity is 89% and the dew point is 60.1°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.87, the Absolute pressure is 29.67 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 3.6% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:45 am↑ 71° East, Sunset is 7:40 pm↑ 289° West, Moonrise is 3:35 am↑ 58° Northeast, Moonset is 7:13 pm↑ 300° North

#MEwx Much milder temps with Baked Salmon for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies, becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning with highs in the mid 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will drop to the upper 50s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 62.6°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 61.7°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.07, the Absolute pressure is 29.87 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with partly cloudy skies with some residual fog. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 8.8% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:44 am↑ 70° East, Sunset is 7:41 pm↑ 290° West, Moonrise is 2:30 am↑ 55° Northeast, Moonset is 6:28 pm↑ 303° Northwest and we'll have 13 h

#MEwx cooler today, clouds and Salmon Loaf for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds will be northeast around 10 mph. 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 66.6°F, the humidity is 89% and the dew point is 63.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.3 MPH and 2.5 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 overcast skies from horizon to horizon. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 15.7% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:42 am↑ 70° East, Sunset is 7:43 pm↑ 290° Northwest, Moonrise is 1:35 am ↑  56° Northeast , Moonset is 5:35 pm↑ 305° Northwest and we'll have 14 hours X minutes of daylight today.   We didn't

#MEwx Warm and muggy again with Halibut Steaks Meringo

This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 70.3°F, the humidity is 66% and the dew point is 58.5°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.2 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.03, the Absolute pressure is 29.83 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  1 out of 16, The moon is 24.0% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:41 am↑ 69° East, Sunset is 7:44 pm↑ 291° Northwest, Moonrise is 12:49 am↑ 58° Northeast, Moonset is 4:36 pm↑ 304° Northwest and we'll have 14 hours 3 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain he