Lewiston and Auburn have opened cooling centers for the public to escape the heat.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Tropical Storm Fred hits Dominican Republic, with South Florida still at edge of forecast path
The storm’s maximum sustained winds may reach up to 65 mph by Sunday, keeping it under the 74-mph minimum threshold for a hurricane.
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Posted inMaine, News
Western wildfire smoke hanging over central Maine
The air quality was deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Posted inMaine
More rain expected as storms create havoc in parts of New England
There is a possibility of showers and thunderstorms again Wednesday, NewsCenter Maine reports.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Soggy July weather eases drought in some areas, not others
Despite 12 days of rain so far this month, Portland remains more than 4 inches short of its average so far this year, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inMaine, New England
Tropical storm didn’t end drought in New England
A portion of western Maine and northern New Hampshire remain in severe drought, and moderate drought conditions persist across additional parts of those states and Vermont.
Posted inMaine
Thunderstorms may move into western Maine today
Strong or severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon or evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inMaine
Track Elsa’s path as it brings wet weather to Maine
The heavy rain could cause smaller rivers and streams to quickly rise, leading to flash flooding.
Posted inNation / World, News
Tropical Storm Elsa kills at least 1 in Florida, heads for Northeast
Forecasters predict Elsa would remain a tropical storm into Friday, and issue a tropical storm watch from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
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Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall along Florida Gulf Coast
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Elsa has made landfall in along north Florida’s Gulf Coast