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#MEwx Not as hot and a Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. Winds are northwest around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions with lows in the upper 50s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 70.9°F, the humidity is 79% and the dew point is 64.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.5 MPH and 1.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.86, the Absolute pressure is 29.66 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright sunny skies again. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 0.8% illuminated, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, Sunrise is 5:15 am↑ 60° Northeast, Sunset is 8:15 pm↑ 300° Northwest, Moonrise is 5:55 am↑ 59° Northeast, Moonset is 9:20 pm↑ 298° Northwest  and we'll have 15 hours 0 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain here  over t

#MEwx Heat Advisory in effect again today

National Weather Service Gray ME 3:25 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2020 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WHAT...Heat index values 95 to 100 degrees. * WHERE...Kennebec County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air

#MEwx Hot and muggy again with Burger and VEgie packets

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny  skies with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds during afternoon hours. Hot with highs around 90. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Heat index values in the upper 90s this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions during evening hours, becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 76.5°F, the humidity is 87% and the dew point is 72.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 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 bright, hazy  and sunny skies again. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 0.2% illuminated, the moon phase is a New Moon, Sunrise is 5:14 am↑ 60° Northeast, Sunset is 8:16

#MEwx Darn hot 'n muggy and a Perfect Bacon Cheeseburger

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Winds will be light and variable, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies in the evening, becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph. Heat index values will be in the lower 90s early in the evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 70.4°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 69.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.3 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 bright, hazy  and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 1.9% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:13 am↑ 59° Northeast, Sunset is 8:16 pm↑ 300° Northwest, Moonrise is 3:48 am

#MEwx Heat Advisory

National Weather Service Gray ME 3:40 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2020 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY. * WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected. * WHERE...Southern Franklin, Southern Somerset and Kennebec Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

#MEwx Hot, humid and Southern Fried Chicken

Good morning Augusta This morning we have areas of dense fog burning off with mostly sunny skies. Visibility one quarter mile or less in the fog. Warmer today with highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with humid conditions. Lows will be in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 65.3°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 64.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.2 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.95, the Absolute pressure is 29.75 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright and sunny skies above what's left of the fog. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 5.8% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:12 am↑ 59° Northeast, Sunset is 8:17 pm↑ 301° Northwest

#MEwx Clear, sunny, less humid and Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Good morning Augusta This morning we have Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies during evening hours, becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 59.9°F, the humidity is 99% and the dew point is 59.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.33, the Absolute pressure is 30.12 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with bright and sunny skies again. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 18.8% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:10 am↑ 59° Northeast, Sunset is 8:19 pm↑ 301° Northwest, Moonrise is 1:43 am↑ 65° Northeast, Moonset is 4:46 pm↑ 298° Northwest and