Experts categorize a growing section of a parched Maine as a severe drought.
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Posted inMaine
More heat, humidity and severe thunderstorms expected Wednesday
The National Weather Service declared a severe thunderstorm watch and warned that lightning, hail and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are likely.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Sure, it’s hot out, but at least it’s not like 1911
Lewiston and Auburn suffered through what may have been the worst summer weather New England ever faced for 11 steamy days in July 1911.
Posted inNation / World
Rolling blackouts for parts of U.S. Northwest amid heat wave
Avista Utilities says the outages were a distribution problem, a combination of demand and record temperatures.
Posted inMaine
It’s still hot and humid; thunderstorms may roll in Wednesday
The NWS warns that temperatures in the 90s and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Heat expected to continue baking Maine this week
The National Weather Service in Gray expects two more days of above-90 degree temperatures in much of Maine, making it one of the hottest Junes on record for parts of the state.
Posted inMaine
Monday will be the hottest day of the week
Air temperatures will reach into the 90s, but the humidity will make it feel more like 100. A heat advisory has been issued for many areas in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘It’s just summer’: Locals prepare for heat
Hot days are in the forecast for early next week, although it remains to be seen if it will result in a bona fide heat wave.
Posted inMaine
Thunderstorms roll into Monday’s forecast
There is a threat for severe thunderstorms this afternoon across the mountains as a cold front approaches.
Posted inNation / World
‘Words cannot explain’ Alabama storm crash that killed group from youth home
A van was carrying children ages 4 to 17 who were being cared for at a ranch operated by the Alabama Sheriffs Association that takes in abused and neglected children, including foster children.