The atmosphere is primed for thunderstorms this afternoon through early tonight. An approaching cold front will be the trigger to touch these storms off. The potential exists for strong and severe storms between 3PM and 10PM. Damaging winds, hail, and flooding are possible. That risk is greatest inland and mountains. The front will be slow […]
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NWS warns thunderstorms and flash flooding possible Tuesday
A strong cold front moving into Maine will bring rain and potentially severe thunderstorms with flash flooding this afternoon. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected in Maine after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding, particularly in areas with poor drainage. There is a slight […]
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A Week of Weather
(July 1-7, 2018) FARMINGTON — This week, the maximum temperature was 92.3° and the minimum 47.6°. The average temperature was 72.7°. Total precipitation was 0.96 of inch. Last year at this time, the maximum was 82.2° and the minimum was 46.9°, with an average temperature of 66.4°, and precipitation of 1.68 inches. DATE/DAY HIGH LOW PRECIP. CONDITIONS 7/1 Sun. 85.4, 67.1, 0.32T […]
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Thunderstorm hits Cumberland County hard
A thunderstorm took down trees and power lines in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening. With gusts up to 60 mph, the storm moved from South Windham southeast to Casco Bay. Meteorologist John Cannon at the National Weather Service in Gray said there were reports of storm damage throughout the region. “We have a strong cold […]
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Hot enough for you? Cooling stations, complaints and DIY air conditioners
All through the long winter, we couldn’t wait for summer. And now this. “When it was real cold this winter, I swore I would not complain about the heat,” said Claudette Gagne of Lewiston. “But damn, this is a bit much.” Maine continued to sizzle Thursday as temperatures reached the mid-90s just about everywhere – […]
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It is hot: Stay cool, be careful!
AUBURN — A mix of high temperatures and ozone concentration levels has caused the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to issue an air quality alert for Tuesday, and it does not appear conditions will ease up much for Independence Day or into Thursday. “Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Tuesday, and are expected […]
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It’s going to be a hot and sticky week
Most of Maine is heading into a stretch of heat and humidity that won’t subside until Friday at the earliest, the National Weather Service in Gray said Sunday.
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Take steps to ensure health, safety during hot spell
AUBURN — There will be no freedom from heat or humidity this week, including on Independence Day According to the National Weather Service, most of the week will see temperatures in the 90s, until things cool down Friday. Wednesday — July 4 — is expected to hit 92 degrees, with no rain. The heat and humidity have […]
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Flash flood warning issued for Franklin and Oxford counties
Thursday’s rain has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties in Maine. Showers and thunderstorms may produce flash flooding as well as minor river flooding on the streams and rivers in the area, according to the NWS. The NWS warning affects — but is not limited to […]
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Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert issued due to very hot temperatures
(WGME) Temperatures are climbing into the 90s Monday. Some areas will warm into the 90s, but with the humidity it will feel closer to 100, because of that the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the southern half of New Hampshire as well as Cumberland and York counties. That’s in effect for […]