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#MEwx Cooler, sunny and a Black Forest Parfait

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy  skies with a slight chance of showers, then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs will be in the the mid 70s. Winds will be northeast around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the mid 50s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 64.4°F, the humidity is 84% and the dew point is 59.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 2.3 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.15, the Absolute pressure is 29.95 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 27.1% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:09 am↑ 58° Northeast, Sunset is 8:20 pm↑ 301° Northwest, Moonrise is 1:15 am↑ 71° East, Moonset is 3:41 pm↑ 293° Northwest and we'll have 15 hours 10 min

#MEwx Special Weather Statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED: 11:38 AM JUL. 14, 2020 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN KENNEBEC...SOUTHEASTERN OXFORD...ANDROSCOGGIN...EASTERN CUMBERLAND... NORTHWESTERN SAGADAHOC AND SOUTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES... At 11:38 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Mechanic Falls to near Falmouth to near Kennebunkport. Movement was east at 15 mph. Half inch hail is possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Portland, Lewiston, Brunswick, Mechanic Falls, Topsham, Turner, Rumford, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gray, Jay, Litchfield, Livermore Falls, Dixfield, Canton, Wilton, Yarmouth, Mexico and Winthrop. This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 between mile markers 10 and 36. Interstate 95 between mile markers 66 and 92. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not

#MEwx Hot 'N muggy again with clouds and French Chocolate Orange Mousse

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with patchy fog. A chance of showers and thunderstorms during morning hours, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s with north winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 67.6°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 67.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.63 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a lot of overcast. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 36.1% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:08 am↑ 58° Northeast, Sunse

#MEwx Flash Flood Warning

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Kennebec County in south central Maine... North Central Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine... Somerset County in west central Maine... Southeastern Franklin County in western Maine... East Central Oxford County in western Maine... * Until 8:45 PM EDT. * At 4:42 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Farmington, Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan, Rumford, Madison, Jay, Clinton, Belgrade, and Livermore Falls. This inclu

#MEwx Special Weather Statement Update

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 5:03 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2020 A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN KENNEBEC...NORTHWESTERN WALDO...SOUTHEASTERN SOMERSET AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES... At 5:03 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Norridgewock, or 10 miles east of Farmington, moving east at 60 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Farmington, Fairfield, Skowhegan, Pittsfield, Oakland, Madison, Clinton, Belgrade, Norridgewock, Benton, Anson, Canaan, Hartland, Chesterville, Cornville, Burnham, Athens, Harmony, Detroit and Palmyra. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 137 and 156. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 4451 7010 4471 7017 4500 6934 4468 6925 TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 247DE

#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 3:57 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2020 A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL OXFORD AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES... At 3:57 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wilton, or 10 miles east of Rumford, moving east at 20 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Farmington, Jay, Dixfield, Canton, Wilton, Mexico, Weld, Chesterville, Carthage, Perkins, Town Of Washington, Temple, Peru, New Sharon and Industry. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 4450 7047 4467 7045 4472 7007 4451 7007 TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 268DEG 18KT 4460 7036  

#MEwx hot, muggy and baked peach custard almond pie

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms during afternoon hours. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy skies with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms during evening hours. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 74.3°F, the humidity is 76% and the dew point is 66.6°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.68, the Absolute pressure is 29.48 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with hot 'n hazey skies. The UV rating is  0 out of 16, The moon is 45.3% i