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#MEwx Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 4:58 PM EDT Fri May 20 2022 ...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message. Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities. * The warm air temperatures this weekend in the 80s and 90s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower to mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the lower 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket

#MEwx Sun, clouds and cooler temps

Good morning Augusta. My personal weather station is currently offline pending repairs. This morning we have patchy fog with mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening and more thunderstorms after midnight. Areas of fog. Lows in the lower 50s with south winds around 10 mph. The wind is South Southeast between 0.04 MPH and 0.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.97, the Absolute pressure is 29.77 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and a cloud or two. We received some  rain here over the past 24 hours, but it was so low that it wasn't measured. Our outdoor temperature is 53.4°, the humidity is  97% and the dew point is 52.7°F. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, the moon i

#MEwx Slightly cooler with rain moving in later

Good morning Augusta. My personal weather station is currently offline pending repairs. This morning we have partly sunny skies turning cloudy with showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s with southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight we'll have clouds with showers during evening hours. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s with southeast winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.  The wind is East northeast between 0.04 MPH and 0.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 29.68 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds and rain. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Our outdoor temperature is 55.4°, the humidity is  58% and the dew point is 40.8°F. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with partly cloudy skies for the time being. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, the moon is 84.6% illuminated, the moon phase is waning Gibbous, sunrise is 5:08 am↑ 61

#MEwx sun, some clouds with wind

Good morning Augusta. My personal weather station is currently offline pending repairs. We're under an elevated fire danger advisory in the post directly below this one. This morning we have partly cloudy skies becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions during evening hours, becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The wind is north northwest between 10.5 MPH and 12.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.74 the Absolute pressure is 29.54 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds and sun. We didn't receive any rain here over the past 24 hours. Our outdoor temperature is 48.6°, the humidity is  58% and the dew point is 34.5°F. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with partly cloudy skies. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, th

#MEwx Elevated fire danger

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 5:01 AM EDT Wed May 18 2022 ...Elevated Fire Weather Danger Predicted Today... A very dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across Maine today. This afternoon, relative humidity values will decrease to low levels between 15 to 20 percent. At the same time, northwest winds around 15 mph with frequent gusts to 25 to 30 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish later this evening with increasing relative humidity values. Extra caution should be taken to prevent wildfires. Always consult with fire officials before engaging in any open burning activities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Never leave an open fire unattended and always extinguish campfires completely before leaving.  

#MEwx Sun, clouds andlow poetential for rain

Good morning Augusta. My personal weather station is currently offline pending repairs. This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance for showers. Highs in the upper 60s west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions with lows in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. The wind is west between 6.7 MPH and 8.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.46 the Absolute pressure is 29.26 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds and some sun. We received 0.10 inches of rain here over  the past 24 hours. Our outdoor temperature is 63.1°, the humidity is  98% and the dew point is 62.4°F. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast and some sunny spots. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, the moon is 97.5% illuminated, the moon phase is waning Gibbous, sunrise is 5:10 am↑ 61° Northeast, Sunset is 8:01 pm↑ 299° Northwest, moonrise is 10:24 pm↑ 128° Southeast, moonset

#MEwx warm temps with clouds and a chance for T-storms

Good morning Augusta. My personal weather station is currently offline pending repairs. This morning we have mostly cloudy skies, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers this evening, showers likely with areas of fog after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph. The wind is west between 0.5 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.7, the Absolute pressure is 29.57 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds and some rain. We received 0.08 inches of rain here over  the past 24 hours. Our outdoor temperature is 61.3°, the humidity is  98% and the dew point is 60.8°F. Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, the moon is 99.9% illuminated,