The state is still expected to experience tropical storm conditions, with coastal erosion, downed trees and power outages.
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Preparations underway as Maine coast braces for impact of Hurricane Lee
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to preemptively provide federal resources to support the state’s response to the storm, which is expected to hit Friday night and Saturday.
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Posted inLocal & State, The Maine Forecast
Here’s the latest on Hurricane Lee and potential impacts in Maine
The hurricane is going to continue to weaken as it gets closer and closer to New England, getting zapped by the colder water.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New England has been hit by a likely tornado. Hurricane Lee is up next
A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Hurricane Lee regains ‘major’ status, trending closer to the East Coast
We are still several days away from any direct threat to Maine from Hurricane Lee, but all scenarios are still on the table for the storm.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Lee likely to become major hurricane, threatening East Coast
A turn to the north is forecast next week that would keep the entire East Coast of the United States on guard.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Maine’s peach crop this year is a total loss
Frigid temperatures and high winds in February doomed the fruit, which grows on trees that are sensitive to the cold.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine to get early fall preview this week while rest of U.S. swelters in ‘ring of fire’
America’s heartland will bake this week, but heat will be hard to find in the Northeast.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Heavy rainfall dumps several inches across region as flash-flooding prompts some road closures
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for areas of Somerset and Kennebec counties Tuesday as heavy rainstorms moved across the region.