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Mild and overcast and a great pumpkin recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have overcast with spiratic rain showers and a high around 60ºF. Winds are from the S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy conditions and a low of 56 ºF. Winds will remain from the S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 79%, the Dew Point is 44.4ºF and the outdoor temp is 50.7ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 50.7ºF. The Relative pressure is 30.16, the Absolute pressure is 29.96 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:26 P.M. Moon rise is 5:02 p.m., Moon set is 5:01 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 96% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 020953Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 09/07 A3036 RMK AO2 RAE01 SLP282 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly Cloudy to 7,500 ft / 2,286 m. and

Colder, some clouds and a weight watchers cinemon roll recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun followed by cloudy skies for the afternoon. High 52ºF with light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower. Low will be 43 ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 89%, the Dew Point is 32ºF and the outdoor temp is 35.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 35.4ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:16 a.m. Sunset is 5:28 P.M. Moon rise is 4:31 p.m., Moon set is 3:52 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 90% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 011053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257 T00110000 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies today. We didn’t receive any rain over

Sunny, cool and a traditional baked apple recipe

Good Morning Augusta Yesterday’s storm put just over 400,000 mainers out of power with just over 334,000 of us still without power this morning. This morning we have generally sunny conditions despite some afternoon cloudiness. High near 55ºF. Winds SW at 10 to 15 MPH. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with a chilly low around 35 ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 68%, the Dew Point is 34.6ºF and the outdoor temp is 44.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 44.4ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.47 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:15 a.m. Sunset is 5:29 P.M. Moon rise is 4:00 p.m., Moon set is 2:45 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 83% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP099 70

Dangerous wind, horozontal rain and power outages

Good Morning Augusta We’re still under the flash flood watch and high wind warning, so watch for debris in the raod this morning. This morning we have low, scutting clouds with high wind and rain turning partly cloudy after this morning’s rain. Our morning high will reach 63 º F with temps falling to near 50. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch with wind gusting to 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 42 ºF. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 94%, the Dew Point is 60.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 61.7ºF. The wind direction is  Southeast between 7.4 MPH and 22.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 61.7ºF. The Relative pressure is 28.97, the Absolute pressure is 28.77 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 5:30 P.M. Moon rise is 3:30 p.m., Moon set is 1:40 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 74% illumi

Flash Flood Watch and High Wind warning remains in effect

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:12 am EDT on October 30, 2017 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon * heavy rainfall ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches. Some higher amounts (possibly 3 to 6 inches in small areas) are likely on the east slopes of the White Mountains. * Excessive rainfall c

Wind and rain later today and a Cobbler recipe that tastes great

Good Morning Augusta We remain under a Flash Flood Watch and High Wind Warning. This morning we have cloudy skies and a slight chance of a rain shower. High will reach 62 ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have windy and rainy conditions. Low near 55 ºF. Winds ESE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Locally heavier rainfall possible. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the Dew Point is 56.5ºF and the outdoor temp is 57.6ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, with a wind chill of 57.6ºF. The Relative pressure is 29.80, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 5:32 P.M. Moon rise is 2:58 p.m., Moon set is 12:38 p.m., and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 65% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 290853Z AUTO 17007KT 7SM OVC004 13/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152

Flash Flood Watch and High Wind Warning in effect

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:50 am EDT on October 29, 2017 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from this evening through Monday afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * From this evening through Monday afternoon * heavy rainfall ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Some locally higher amounts are possible in the foothills and mountain areas. * Excessive rainfall could lead to