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#MEwx Hot, not quite as muggy with a Stir-Fried Seafood dish

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies and warm temps with highs in the upper 80s. Winds are light and variable. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with lows around 60°F.Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 69.8°F, the humidity is 70% and the dew point is 59.5°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.05, the Absolute pressure is 29.85 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 33.1% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:40 am↑ 69° East, Sunset is 7:46 pm↑ 291° Northwest, Moonrise is 12:12 am↑ 62° Northeast, Moonset is 3:34 pm↑ 301° Northwest and we'll have 14 hours 6 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain here  over the past 24

#MEwx Hot, muggy and Grilled Shrimp with Vodka Lime sauce

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny conditions with a slight chance for showers. Warm with highs in the upper 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies with lows in the lower 60s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 74.5°F, the humidity is 80% and the dew point is 67.6°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 42.6% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning crescent, Sunrise is 5:39 am↑ 68° East, Sunset is 7:47 pm↑ 291° Northwest, Moonrise is XXX, Moonset is 2:31 pm↑ 296° Northwest and we'll have 14 hours 8 minutes of daylight today.   We didn't receive any rain here  over t

#MEwx Dense fog and Heat ADvisory in effect

DENSE FOG ADVISORY ISSUED: 6:32 AM AUG. 11, 2020 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Kennebec County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. 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

#MEwx Hot, muggy and Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

Good morning Augusta This morning we have areas of dense fog that have mostly burned off, then turning mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 80s with a high heat index and winds that are light and variable, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Heat index values in the upper 90s this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly clear skies during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Heat index values in the lower 90s early in the evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 68.2°F, the humidity is 93% and the dew point is 67.6°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16,

#MEwx Heat Advisory in effect for tomorrow

National Weather Service Gray ME 3:27 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2020 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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, t

#MEwx Hot and muggy again, with grilled chicken with Italian vegetables

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy and humid with lows in the mid 60s. Winds are light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 70.4°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 69.1°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.73 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and sunny skies. The UV rating is  2 out of 16, The moon is 61.5% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous, Sunrise is 5:37 am↑ 67° East, Sunset is 7:50 pm↑ 292° Northwest, Moonrise is 11:16

#MEwx Hot, muggy and Sausage 'N Kraut to eat during the game

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with humidity and lows in the mid 60s. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Our outdoor temperature is 67.3°F, the humidity is 87% and the dew point is 63.3°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.01, the Absolute pressure is 29.91 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with partly cloudy skies. The UV rating is  1 out of 16, The moon is 70.5% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous, Sunrise is 5:36 am↑ 67° East, Sunset is 7:52 pm ↑  293° Northwest , Moonrise is 10:53 pm↑ 79° East, Moonset is 11:25 am↑ 278° West  and we'll