Augusta, Maine Weather

Frost Advisory Statement as of 3:11 PM EDT on October 3, 2015 Frost advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am EDT Sunday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a frost advisory which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am EDT Sunday. * Temperatures... in the in the upper 20s to mid 30s. * Timing... temperatures will dip into the upper 20s to mid 30s after midnight. * Impacts... frost or freezing temperatures likely.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A frost advisory means that frost is possible. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.  

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. Highs will be around 55F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies that will become partly cloudy after midnight. Lows will be around 41F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 68% with a dew point of 34ºF and a temperature of 42.8ºF and the wind chill is 42ºF. The wind direction is Northwest between 2.4 MPH and 3.0 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.39 HPA 1028 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:37 a.m. sunset is 6:18 PM and Moon Rise is 9:47 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 021053Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP277 T00670011 Visibility is 10.0 miles/ 16.1 kilometers with clear and cool skies again today. We’ve had no rain over the past 24 hours.  

Good morning Augusta Put a sweater on this morning, its October now and theres getting to be a chill in the air. This morning we have sunshine and clouds mixed with a high near 60F. Winds are out of the N at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  Tonight we’ll have mainly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower. Lows will be 43F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 80% with a dew point of 41ºF and a temperature of 49.3ºF and the wind chill is 41ºF. The wind direction is Norththwest between 8.7 MPH and 13.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.19 HPA 1020 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:36 a.m. sunset is 6:20 PM and Moon Rise is 8:58 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 011053Z AUTO 36011G18KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00890056 Visibility is 10.0 miles/ 16.1 ki

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has extended the Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in-  southeastern Franklin County in western Maine...  south Central Somerset County in west central Maine...  Oxford County in western Maine...  northwestern York County in southwestern Maine...  northwestern Cumberland County in southwestern Maine...  northwestern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine...  north central Lincoln County in south central Maine...  Kennebec County in south central Maine (us)...  Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...  Carroll County in northern New Hampshire...  southeastern Coos County in northern New Hampshire...  southeastern Grafton County in northern New Hampshire...  northwestern Strafford County in central New Hampshire...  central Belknap County in central New Hampshire... * until 315 PM EDT * at 1208 PM EDT... Doppler radar indicates heavy rain continuing in the warning area. * Some locations that will experience flooding include..

Areal Flood Warning Statement as of 11:38 am EDT on September 30, 2015 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in-  Sagadahoc County in south central Maine...  central Lincoln County in south central Maine...  southern Kennebec County in south central Maine (This is us)...  southeastern Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...  northeastern York County in southwestern Maine...  central Cumberland County in southwestern Maine... * until 330 PM EDT * at 1133 am EDT... Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in the greater Portland area. Rainfall amounts are in the 3 to 5 inch range. An additional 1 inch of rain is possible. Urban flooding is also likely in poor drainage locations.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas... highways... streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots. Do not attempt to travel ac

Good morning Augusta We’re under a flood watch, and its pouring out there. Slow down! This morning we have cloudy conditions with periods of rain, some heavy early. Highs near 65F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 3 to 5 inches of rain expected. Localized Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with periods of light rain early. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 99% with a dew point of 61ºF and a temperature of 68.5ºF and the wind chill is 48.5ºF. The wind direction is North Norththwest between 4.6 MPH and 8.1 MPH. The Barometric pressure is 30.00 HPA 1014 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16,  Sunrise is at 6:35 a.m. sunset is 6:22 PM and Moon Rise is 8:13 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. The RAW METAR reading for the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 301104Z AUTO 03013KT 2SM +RA BR SCT005 OVC010 15/14 A2995 RMK AO2 P0009 T01500144 Visibi

Special Statement Statement as of 5:49 am EDT on September 30, 2015 Heavy rain this morning. Rain will become increasingly heavy across Maine and New Hampshire through 9 am. Hourly rainfall rates could approach 2 inches per hour in spots. Expect smaller creeks and streams to rise quickly with some perhaps exceeding bankfull. Flooding of roads and other poor drainage spots is expected as well. Motorists are urged to use caution this morning as significant ponding of water on roadways is expected along with occasionally poor visibility. The heaviest rain is expected to taper off first across southern New Hampshire late this morning... then across Maine early this afternoon.