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#MEwx Elivated fire weather danger now in effect for us

National Weather Service Gray ME 9:00 AM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025 Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across much of western Maine south of the mountains today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 20 and 30 percent. At the same time, northwest winds between 15 and 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 or 30 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish later this evening with increasing relative humidity values.   Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult with fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely bef...

#MEwx Windy and sunny with your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny and windy conditions  with highs around 60°F. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 35 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with lows in the mid 30s. Winds will be Northwest 15 to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 59.0°F, the dewpoint is 46.0°F and the wind chill is 59.0°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Sunrise is 5:32 am, sunset is 7:42 PM and we’ll have 14 hours 10 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 6:58 AM,  Moonset is 11:55 PM. The moon phase is waxing crescent and is 10% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on May 26. The wind is from the West between 26.6 MPH and 29.8 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.44, the Absolute pressure is 29.24 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. The humidity is 61%, the ...

#MEwx Warm and sunny with your quopte for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have a slight chance of thunderstorms during evening hours. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with lows in the lower 50s. Winds will be Southwest 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph.  The outdoor temperature is 50.0°F, the dewpoint is  43.7°F and the wind chill is 50.5°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Sunrise is 5:33 am, sunset is 7:41 PM and we’ll have 14 hours 7 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 6:13 AM,  Moonset is 10:43 PM. The moon phase is waxing crescent and is 4.4% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on May 26. The wind is from the East Southeast between 0.0 MPH and 3.8 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.85, the Absolute pressure is 29.65 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and som...

#MEwx Warm, breezy and your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies and warmer with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the mid 40s. Winds will be Westerly around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 53.2°°F, the dewpoint is  38.8°F and the wind chill is 53.2°F. We didn’t receive any additional rain here over the past 24 hours. Sunrise is 5:35 am, sunset is 7:40 PM and we’ll have 14 hours 4 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 5:37 AM,  Moonset is 9:23 PM. The moon phase is a NEW MOON and is 00% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on May 26. The wind is from the Northwest between 4.3 MPH and 13.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.84, the Absolute pressure is 29.64 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and sparse clouds. The humidity is 58%, the UV index...

#MEwx Clody and rainy. Cooler with your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have rain with more rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Winds are Northerly 10 to 15 mph with gusting to 30 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have clouds with rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph. The outdoor temperature is 44.8°F, the dewpoint is  44.4°F and the wind chill is 41.5°F. We received a total of 1.49 inches of rain here from this rain event. Sunrise is 5:36 am, sunset is 7:38 PM and we’ll have 14 hours 1 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 5:09 AM,  Moonset is 8:00 PM. The moon phase is a NEW MOON and is 00% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on May 26. The wind is from the North Northwest between 8.9 MPH and 11.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is...

#MEwx another great day with your quote

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have clouds with a chance for rain. Patchy drizzle after midnight with lows in the mid 40s. Winds will be light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 51.8°F, the dewpoint is  44.1°F and the wind chill is 51.8°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Sunrise is 5:39 am, sunset is 7:36 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 56 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 4:24 AM,  Moonset is 5:19 PM. The moon phase is Waning Crescent and is 10% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the North between 2.2 MPH and 6.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.95, the Absolute pressure is 29.75 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some clouds. The humidity is 75%, the UV inde...

#MEwx Sunny and warm with the quote for today

Good morning Augusta We’re under a special weather statement for fog, I’ve posted the statement in the post just below this one. This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 60s. Winds are Westerly 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the upper 30s. Winds will be Northwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 43.7°F, the dewpoint is  43.4°F and the wind chill is 43.2°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Sunrise is 5:43 am, sunset is 7:33 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 50 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 3:41 AM,  Moonset is 2:44 PM. The moon phase is Waning Crescent and is 28% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the Southeast between 1.6 MPH and 4.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.8...

#MEwx Special weather statement for f og

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME Issued by National Weather Service Caribou ME 6:08 AM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025 PATCHY DENSE FOG THIS MORNING Patchy Dense Fog has developed this morning along the I95 corridor in Seacoast New Hampshire to the Kennebec River Valley with visibility down to one quarter mile in spots. Travel with your lights on and slow down in areas of dense fog. Fog will begin to dissipate over the next 1-2 hours. Sinko  

#MEwx Cool with rain most of the day and the quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with scattered showers and some patchy fog. Highs in the mid 50s with Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming light and variable. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies during evening hours, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s with light and variable winds. The outdoor temperature is 41.2°F, the dewpoint is  40.9°°F and the wind chill is 41.2°F. We received 0.11 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours (so far). Sunrise is 5:44 am, sunset is 7:32 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 47 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 3:17 AM,  Moonset is 1:26 PM. The moon phase is Waning Crescent and is 35% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the East Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 3.8 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.76, the Absolute pressure is 29.46 and falling with a weather graphic indicating overcast and rain. The humidit...

#MEwx Sunny and mild with todays quote

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s. Winds are light and variable, becoming southwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have clouds with a chance of showers during evening hours, then showers likely with patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s with South winds around 10 mph. The outdoor temperature is 39.9°F, the dewpoint is  25.5°F and the wind chill is 40.5°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 5:46 am, sunset is 7:31 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 45 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 2:49 AM,  Moonset is 12:10 PM. The moon phase is Waning Crescent and is 45% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the West Northwest between 3.1 MPH and 4.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.09, the Absolute pressure is 29.89 and rising with a weather gra...

#MEwx Elevated Fire Weather Danger today

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 8:25 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025 Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across the Capital Region and lower Penobscot valley today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels of 25-30 percent. At the same time, northwest winds between 20 to 25| mph with frequent gusts to 45 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish this evening with increasing relative humidity values. Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult with fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires comple...

#MEwx Wind advisory, sun, windy and quote for today

Good morning Augusta We’re under a Wind Advisory until 8 this evening. This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 50s. Winds are Northwest 20 to 25 mph gusting to 50 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear conditions with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 40 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph after midnight. The outdoor temperature is 47.7°F, the dewpoint is  32.8°F and the wind chill is  42.2°F. We received 0.04 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 5:47 am, sunset is 7:30 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 2:15 AM,  Moonset is 10:55 AM. The moon phase is in its third quarter and is xx% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the Northwest between 11.9 MPH and 21.4 MPH with a peak wind gust registering 45.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.73, th...

#MEwx Wind Advisory now in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME 3:13 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && DS  

Warm with rain moving in later and your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s with Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during evening hours. Lows in the lower 40s with West winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. The outdoor temperature is 46.2 °F, the dewpoint is  45.9°F and the wind chill is  46.4°F. We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 5:49 am, sunset is 7:29 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 39 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 1:32 AM,  Moonset is 9:44 AM. The moon phase is Waning Gibbous and is 69% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the West Northwest between 1.3 MPH and 3.8 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.63, the Absolute pressure is 29.43 and falling with a weather graphic indicating overcast and rain...

#MEwx Windy with warmer temps and your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs around 50°F. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusting to 30 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with lows around 30°F. Winds will be Northwest 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is  36.5°F, the dewpoint is  28.0°F and the wind chill is  32.0°F. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 5:52 am, sunset is 7:26 PM and we'll have 13 hours 33 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 12:40 AM,  Moonset is 7:53 AM. The moon phase is Waning Gibbous and is 85% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the West Southwest between 11.2 MPH and 18.6 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.61, the Absolute pressure is 29.41 and rising with a weather graphic indicating overcast and rain. The humidity is 71%, the UV inde...

#MEwx Warm with clouds and possible rain with quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies, becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s with West winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions during evening hours, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s with West winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. The outdoor temperature is  41.9°F, the dewpoint is  36.2°F and the wind chill is  34.9°F. We received 0.26 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 5:54 am, sunset is 7:25 PM and we'll have 13 hours 30 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 11:40 PM,  Moonset is 7:13 AM. The moon phase is Waning Gibbous and is 93% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the West Southwest between 4.0 MPH and 16.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.14, the Absolute pressure is 28.96 and rising with a weather graphic indicating overcast and rain. The humidity...

#MEwx warm but rainy most of the day with your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have clouds with a chance of showers, then showers likely this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s with light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy conditions with showers likely during evening hours, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s with light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph after midnight. The outdoor temperature is  40.5°F, the dewpoint is  39.7°F and the wind chill is  40.5°F. We didn’t receive any rain / snow here over the past 24 hours Sunrise is 6:43 am, sunset is 7:24 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 27 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 10:35 PM,  Moonset is 6:43 AM. The moon phase is Waning and is 95% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the West Northwest between 1.3 MPH and 3.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.26, the Absolu...

#MEwx Warm and windy today with your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with Highs in the mid 50s. Winds are North 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph.   Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds will be light and variable. The outdoor temperature is  41.0°F, the dewpoint is  35.9°F and the wind chill is  35.1°F. We’ve received a total of 0.31 inches of rain / snow here over the past 24 hours Today’s sunrise is 5:58 AM, sunset is 7:22 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 24 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 9:29 PM and Moonset is 6:19 AM. The moon phase is a FULL MOON and is xx% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the Northwest between 30.6 MPH and  31.0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.50, the Absolute pressure is 29.30 and rising with a weather graphic indicating partly sunny...

#MEwx Cold, rainy/snowy with your quote for today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a slight chance of snow or rain. Highs around 40°F with North winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds and rain likely during evening hours, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s with North winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. The outdoor temperature is 35.1°F, the dewpoint is 34.8°F and the wind chill is 29.6°F. We’ve received 9.35 inches of rain / snow here over the past 24 hours Today’s sunrise is 5:59 AM, sunset is 7:21 PM and we’ll have 13 hours 21 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 8:24 PM and Moonset is 6:00 AM. The moon phase is a FULL MOON and is xx% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on May 12 and our next new moon is on April 27. The wind is from the North between 3.4 MPH and  11.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.66, the Absolute pressure is 29.46 and falling with a weather gr...