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#MEwx Flood Watch now in effect

Flood Watch National Weather Service Gray ME 2:32 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of south central Maine and west central Maine, including the following areas, in south central Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln and Southern Somerset. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. * From 7 PM EST this evening through Tuesday afternoon. * Heavy rainfall of up to 2 to 3 inches is expected tonight into Tuesday. Localized rainfall may approach 4 inches over the immediate coast and in the higher terrain, especially in the southeast-facing slopes of the White Mountains and the western Maine mountains. Higher rainfall rates and totals may occur in any thunderstorms that are able to develop. * Significant rises are expected on rivers with minor flooding possible on smaller brooks an

#MEwx Wind Advisory extended

National Weather Service Gray ME 10:23 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY. * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kennebec and Interior Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&  

#MEwx Clouds warm temps with rain and strong winds not to mention Turkey Chili!

Good Morning Augusta Wind advisory is in effect and right now we have fog thicker than peanut butter out there (Hey, I like peanut butter a lot more than pea soup). This morning we have patchy fog with a chance of rain, then rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Starting out with light and variable winds, becoming east 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have strong winds with rain and patchy fog. Rain may be heavy at times in the evening. Not as cold with lows in the lower 50s. Winds will be southeast 15 to 20 mph gusting to 50 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 38.3°F, the humidity is 99% the Dew point is 38.1°F and a wind chill of 38.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.1 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.05, the Absolute pressure is 29.85 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. If you want to see real-time instrument r

#MEwx Wind Advisory in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME 2:33 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY. * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && Schwibs  

#MEwx Sunny, mild and Turkey Jambalaya

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 40s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 30°F with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 37.8°F, the humidity is 99% the Dew point is 37.6°F and a wind chill of 37.8°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. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That will take you directly to my weather station. Visibility is 10.0 miles /16.1 kilometers with sun and some clouds. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 99.3% illuminated, the moon phase is     a FULL MOON, Sunrise is 6:53 am↑ 120° Southeast, Sunset

#MEwx Cool, some clouds and Turkey Broccoli Casserole

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy conditions with highs in the mid 40s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions, then clearing. Lows will drop to the lower 30s. Winds will remain light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 39.4°F, the humidity is 99% the Dew point is 39.2°F and a wind chill of 39.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.63 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That will take you directly to my weather station. Visibility is 10.0 miles /16.1 kilometers with partly cloudy skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 96.8% illuminated, the moon phase is     waxing Gibbous, Sunrise is 6:51 am↑ 120° Southeast, S

#MEwx Sun, some clouds and rising temps with weather watches, warnings and advisories defined

Good Morning Augusta We're under a special weather statement for patchy dense fog so be alert. This morning we have a patchy fog alert, patchy fog is still around, and it's cloudy with visibility being one quarter mile or less at times. Highs will reach to the upper 40s with Light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have m ostly cloudy skies with lows in the lower 30s.Winds will be  light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 34.2°F, the humidity is 98% the Dew point is 33.8°F and a wind chill of 34.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.94, the Absolute pressure is 29.74 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That will take you directly to my weather station. Visibility is 10.0 miles /16.1 kilometers with m

#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service GRAY ME 3:14 AM EST Fri Nov 27 2020 PATCHY DENSE FOG EARLY THIS MORNING... Locally dense fog, with visibility one quarter mile or less at times, will continue through the early morning. Conditions in any locations could be variable with improving conditions at times, that deteriorate to a quarter mile or less at other times. Drivers should use caution, slow down, leave plenty of braking distance, and be prepared for changing conditions.  

#MEwx Happy Thanksgiving Day, cold, wet, snowy/sleety and the best way to melt ice

Good Morning Augusta We're still under the winter weather advisory until noon today as posted yesterday. This morning we have freezing rain likely with rain. Areas of fog later this morning. Patchy fog this afternoon with ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs will reach into the upper 30s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have cloudy skies with rain showers likely during evening hours. Areas of fog with lows in the upper 30s. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of rain The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 32.0°F, the humidity is 99% the Dew point is 31.8°F and a wind chill of 32.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.13, the Absolute pressure is 29.13 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That wi

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory now in Effect

Winter Weather Advisory National Weather Service Gray ME 3:13 PM EST Wed Nov 25 2020 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. * WHERE...Interior western Maine. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact Thanksgiving travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain will mix with snow and sleet through the mountains. Light accumulations are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray .. &&  

#MEwx Cold, snow freezing rain posible and Winter Storm folk lore

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a freezing rain special statement in effect and it's snowing, with more snow likely or a chance of rain this afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the lower 30s with southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming south this afternoon. Tonight we'll have a potential for freezing drizzle or snow during evening hours. Cloudy with a chance of rain and drizzle. Lows will drop to the lower 30s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 22.8°F, the humidity is 64% the Dew point is 12.4°F and a wind chill of 22.8°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.9 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.43, the Absolute pressure is 30.23 and falling with a weather graphic indicating uow/rainn. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That will take you directly to my weathe

#MEwx Special Weather Statement now in effect

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service GRAY ME 6:52 AM EST Wed Nov 25 2020 SPOTTY FREEZING DRIZZLE POSSIBLE THIS MORNING ACROSS INTERIOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND MAY RESULT IN LOCALIZED SLIPPERY TRAVEL. Spotty freezing drizzle and very light snow or sleet showers are possible across portions of interior northern New England this morning. Any precipitation that falls will be spotty and extremely light. However, very light amounts of freezing drizzle can result in hazardous travel. Temperatures will gradually rise above freezing across the south later today, however much of the mountains and foothills may remain at or just below freezing. Motorists should be prepared for localized slippery travel today. Hanes  

#MEwx Cold, sunny and snow sun glasses gift idea

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny conditions with  highs in the lower 30s. Winds are North Northeast 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies during evening hours, then becoming partly cloudy with lows around 17°F. Winds will be northwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 30.2°F, the humidity is 61% the Dew point is 18.3°F with a wind chill of 30.4°F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station click Here . That will take you directly to my weather station. Visibility is 10.0 miles /16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of