The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas this week in much of the state, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.
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Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
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Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
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What’s the state of drought across Maine?
Drought conditions have improved this spring thanks to some much-needed rain, but this summer may prove pivotal.
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Weather service warns Mainers of thunderstorms, flooding and heat
Much of Maine was under some form of weather service advisory heading into the weekend.
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What’s the Election Day weather forecast for Maine?
Tuesday is expected to mark the beginning of a warm spell, with highs in the 80s across much of Maine, according to the National Weather Service.
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Maine’s Memorial Day weekend weather is looking just fine
Maine will get a break from the heat, but temperatures are still likely to reach the 60s this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, with a chance of rain in the final stretch.
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Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close
Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.
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Tuesday could bring record-setting heat for parts of Maine
Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.