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#MEwx Sun, warm, humid and foggy

Good morning Augusta I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning we have patchy dense fog and mostly cloudy skies. Partly sunny with isolated showers this afternoon with visibility being one quarter mile or less at times. Highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight it will be partly cloudy during evening hours, becoming cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of fog after midnight. Lows around 60°F with light and variable winds. We received 0.09 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. The wind is from the East Northeast between 0.0 MPH and 3.6 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.90, the Absolute pressure is 29.70 and rising with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 62.2°F, the dew point is 61.9°F and it feels like 62.2°F. Visibi

#MEwx Fog Advisory, Sun, Clouds and rain again

Good morning, Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . The Dense fog advisory we’re under is at the end of this post. Read it!   This morning it is mostly cloudy with areas of dense fog. Scattered showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times this morning. Highs in the mid 70s with light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and chance of showers in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Winds will be South around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. We received 0.36 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. The wind is from the West Southwest between

#MEwx Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM

National Weather Service Gray ME 9:06 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY. * WHAT...Visibility falling to a quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, and Coastal Cumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && GC    

Warm, foggy and rainy

Good morning, Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is foggy and cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms this morning, then scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 70s with South winds around 10 mph. Tonight it will be Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms during evening hours, then isolated showers after midnight. Patchy fog with Some thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. We received 0.01 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours, but more is on the way. The wind is from the West Northwest between 2.5 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.68, the Absolute pressure is 29.48 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the t

#MEwx Rainy warm and muggy again today

Good morning Augusta I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is cloudy with areas of fog. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight it will be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers and patchy fog after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph. We received 0.21 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is from the Northeast between  1.6 MPH and 3.4 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.63, the Absolute pressure is 29.43 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 62

#MEwx Slightly cooler with rain on and off

Good morning Augusta I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . We’re under an Air Quality Alert again today, it’s in the post preceding this one. This morning it is cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely this afternoon. Areas of fog this morning, then patchy fog this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph. Tonight it will be a slight chance of thunderstorms and showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s with East winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. We received 0.06 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is from the North Northeast between  1.8 MPH and 2.9 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.71, the Absolute pressure is 29.51 and rising with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 64.4°F, the dew point is 64.1

#MEwx Air Quality Alert in effect today

Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Gray ME 7:25 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023 Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford- Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo- Interior Cumberland Highlands- Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman, Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray, North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales

#MEwx Hot humid and rainy.

Good morning Augusta I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is partly sunny with areas of fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. We received 0.16 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is from the West Southwest between  2.0 MPH and 2.9 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.59, the Absolute pressure is 29.39 and rising with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the

#MEwx Air Quality Alert Message

Don’t ignore this one if you have any trouble breathing. Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Gray ME 3:00 PM EDT Sat Jun 24 2023 AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. The Maine DEP is expecting particle pollution from smoke to rise to unhealthy levels for sensible groups on Sunday. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and anyone who is working hard outdoors. It is okay to be active outdoors. But if yo

#MEwx Hot, muggy and rainy. Yep, it's summer all right.

Good morning Augusta I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is cloudy with a chance of showers, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Areas of fog this morning with patchy fog this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. Tonight it will be cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight, also patchy fog. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is from the West Northwest between  0.0 MPH and 3.1 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.73, the Absolute pressure is 29.53 and is steady with a weather graphic indicating rain a

#MEwx Sunny with rain possible today

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is patchy fog with the sun burning it off, and partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. Tonight it will be partly cloudy during evening hours, then cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Areas of fog with lows in the lower 60s. Winds will be light and variable. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is North between  1.1 MPH and 2.0 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.89, the Absolute pressure is 29.69 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 53.1°F, the dew point is 53.1°F and it feels like 43.4°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers where the patches of fog are gone. The UV index is 1 placing the average person at low risk and the solar rad

#MEwx Warm and sunny with the humidity moving in

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. Winds are light and variable, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight it will be mostly clear during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight with lows around 50°F with South winds around 10 mph becoming light and variable. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is East Southeast between  1.6 MPH and 4.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.07, the Absolute pressure is 29.87 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 89%, the temperature is 48.8°F, the dew point is    55.6°F and it feels like            58.8°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright sun at the moment. The UV index is 3 placing the average person at moderat

#MEwx Sunny, warm and patchy dense fog

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is darn foggy outside and partly sunny. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times with highs in the mid 70s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight it will be mostly clear with patchy fog. Lows in the lower 50s with light and variable winds. We didn’t receive any measurable rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is East Northeast between  0.0 MPH and 2.9 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.16, the Absolute pressure is 29.96 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 54.1°F, the dew point is 54.2°F and it feels like 54.5°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with spots of patchy and very dense fog. The UV index is 2 placing the average person at moderate risk and the solar radiation reading is

#MEwx Sun, clouds with rain possible

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is mostly cloudy with scattered showers, then numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 70°F with light and variable winds. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with scattered showers during evening hours. Patchy fog after midnight with lows in the lower 50s. Winds will be light and variable. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. The  wind is North Northwest between  0.0 MPH and 3.8 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 30.04, the Absolute pressure is 29.84 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 56.1°F, the dew point is 55.8°F and it feels like 56.1°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast  skies right now. The UV index is 0 placing the average

#MEwx Updated Flood Statement

Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 2:49 PM EDT Mon Jun 19 2023 The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Maine Kennebec River At Skowhegan affecting Somerset and Kennebec Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gray . &&   FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kennebec River at Skowhegan. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 35,000.0 cfs, Flooding begins at campgrounds in Skowhegan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Monday the flow was 34,145.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise back above flood stage this evening, to a crest of 35,100.0 cfs late tonight or tomorrow morning. It will then fall belo

#MEwx Clouds and sun, Flood Statement and Extended Flood Warning

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . Read the Flood Stattement and Extended Flood Warning at the bottom of this email, it’s important. This morning it is mostly cloudy, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight it will be Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. We received a total of 1.51  inches of rain here for the rain event of this past weekend, and we needed the rain. The  wind is Northeast between  2.7 MPH and 6.3 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 94%, the temperature is 54.3°F, the dew point is 52.6°F and it feels like 54.3°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 ki

#MEwx Flood Warning now in effect

Flood Warning National Weather Service Gray ME 12:54 PM EDT Sun Jun 18 2023 The National Weather Service in Gray ME has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Maine... Kennebec River At Skowhegan affecting Kennebec and Somerset Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gray . &&   FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE TOMORROW EVENING. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kennebec River at Skowhegan. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding begins at campgrounds along the river near Skowhegan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Sunday the flow was 29,410.0 cfs and rising. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon

#MEwx Happy Father's Day with warm temps and rain in the forecast.

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . This morning it is cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s with North winds being 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy, becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s with North winds 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. We received a total of 1.46  inches of rain here for this rain event. The  wind is North between  6.9 MPH and 10.5 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.50, the Absolute pressure is 29.30 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 52.3°F, the dew point is 62.0°F and it feels like 52.3°F. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast and rain The UV index is 1 placing the average person at low risk and the solar radiation reading is 121

#MEwxFlood watch in efect, rainy off and on all day

Good morning Augusta. I have an Ambient WS 5000 weather station broadcasting here where you can view real time weather readings from it by clicking here . We’re under a Flood Watch until late tonight, so keep the wiundows closed if you won’t be around. This morning it is raining with a slight chance of thunderstorms but it will shower. Locally heavy rainfall is possible this afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s with East winds around 10 mph gusting to 25 mph.  Tonight it will be rainy with a chance of thunderstorms and showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 35 mph. We received 0.47  inches of rain here over the past 24 hours and it’s still coming down. The  wind is Northeast between  2.5 MPH and 4.0 MPH.  The Relative pressure is 29.50, the Absolute pressure is 29.30 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. Our humidity is 99%, the temperature is 59.2°F