Augusta, Maine Weather

As I post this we’ve received just over one inch of snow, and it’s far from being over with. Winter Storm Warning statement as of 2:50 am EST on January 17, 2018 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. * what... snow... heavy at times this morning. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are expected. * Where... portions of, south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 7 PM EST this evening. * Additional details... be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.      

Winter Storm Warning and Flood Warning updatesWinter Storm Warning statement as of 11:53 am EST on January 16, 2018 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * what... heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. * Where... portions of, south central and southwest Maine. * When... from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * Additional details... be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.   Flood Warning statement as of 5:40 am EST on January 16, 2018 Flood Warning extended until this evening. the Flood

Good Morning Augusta WE’re still under a winter weather advisory and flood warning, so pay attention on the roads. This morning we have partly cloudy with a high around 25°F. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we’ll have 1 to 3 inches of snow showers, with a steadier snow developing tonight. Low 19F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 27%, the Dew Point is 0.1°F and the outdoor temp is 13.1°F. The wind direction is  North Northwest between 2.2 MPH and 4.9 MPH, generating a wind chill of 13.1°F. The Relative pressure is 30.34, the Absolute pressure is 30.13 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 4:27 p.m., Moonrise is 6:42 a.m., Moonset is 4:16 p.m. and the moon phase is Waning crescent being 2% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM OVC026 M11/M14 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP336 T11061139 Visibility is 10.0 mile

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:33 am EST on January 16, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * what... snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * Where... western Maine and central Maine, from the coast to the foothills. * When... from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * Additional details... be prepared for slippery roads and reduced visibilities at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.   Flood Warning statement as of 5:40 am EST on January 16, 2018 Flood Warning extended until this evening. the Flood Warning continues for the Kennebec river at Augusta. * Until this evening. * At 05am Tuesday the stage was 13.

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:07 PM EST on January 15, 2018 Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * what... heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches possible. * Where... much of southern and central New Hampshire as well as portions of central and southernmost Maine. This includes the midcoast of Maine. * When... from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * Additional details... significant reductions in visibility are possible along with very slippery travel. The snow could be wet for a time Wednesday morning along the immediate coast. The islands and some necks may see a mix with rain. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.   Flood Warning statement as of 3:07 P

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with a high of only 17°F. Winds are from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low 7°F. Winds will be from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 38%, the Dew Point is -19ºF and the outdoor temp is 1ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 6.7 MPH and 8.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 11.5°F. The Relative pressure is 30.49, the Absolute pressure is 30.28 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 4:25 p.m., Moonrise is 5:55 a.m., Moonset is 3:25 p.m. and the moon phase is Waning crescent being 2% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 151253Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR M17/M22 A3081 RMK AO2 SLP443 T11721222 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies for the time being. We didn’t receive any n

                Flood Warning statement as of 3:49 am EST on January 15, 2018 Flood Warning extended until this afternoon. the Flood Warning continues for the Kennebec river in Augusta. * Until this afternoon. * At 03am Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact... at 15.0 feet... water covering front street in Hallowell. * Impact... at 14.0 feet... water 2 feet deep in parking lot on front street in Augusta. Water to the edge of front street in Hallowell. * Impact... at 13.0 feet... water covering dock at Town Landing in Hallowell. * Impact... at 12.0 feet... water begins to flood parking lot on front street in Augusta. Lat... Lon 4439 6979 4439 6969 4424 6972 4390 6977       4390 6992 4420 6982