We are getting used to the same old story in northern New England this summer: rain, and lots of it. A strong storm will move into the region late Monday, with a warm front sparking showers later in the day.
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By the time Tuesday morning rolls around, we’ll wake up to tropical downpours in southern Maine.
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Rainfall rates will be in the 2- to 4-inch range during the peak of the storm Tuesday thanks to high available moisture in the atmosphere.
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Some of the thunderstorms will “back build” and “train,” meaning they will go over the same towns repeatedly.
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Despite less rain lately, the soil is still saturated from heavy summer rains, so the flash flood threat is a level 2 out of 4 for Tuesday.
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I expect around an inch of rain or more statewide, with more than 3 to 4 inches for localized thunderstorms mentioned above.
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Here’s what you need to know in summary for the storm:
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The rain will taper to showers, with the sun coming out Wednesday.
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