High pressure remains in control into the weekend with only minor disturbances expected.
The Maine Forecast
Which vegetables to grow in the cooler weather of fall
Just because the days are getting shorter doesn’t mean you can’t still plant in your garden.
Nice weekend weather ahead, but some changes possible later Sunday
The weather looks wonderful for a mid- to late August weekend with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. Some clouds will increase Sunday, along with a sea breeze.
It’s not the heat, it’s the dew point
Dew point is an actual measure of humidity. Relative humidity doesn’t tell you much about how you will feel upon stepping outside.
Expect showers and some heavier downpours overnight
Southern and western Maine could see thunderstorms through about 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Humid weather will continue into the weekend, but the heat won’t be as intense
Showers are in the forecast, but Saturday is appearing like the best chance for them to occur
High heat, humidity on the way, but the end is in sight
Thursday and Friday are expected to be hot, but after that, 90-degree days will likely be scarce.
Find planets, meteors, constellations in August’s night sky
Find an area free of light pollution and gaze toward the stars this month.
Weather will be great Sunday, not so much on Saturday
Showers are in the forecast Saturday, but it definitely won’t rain all the time with much of the day actually rain-free.
Perseid meteor shower occurs every August and this year it’s expected to be spectacular
The rate meteors occur varies from year to year and Aug. 11-12 should be the best time to watch the annual show.