Despite 12 days of rain so far this month, Portland remains more than 4 inches short of its average so far this year, the National Weather Service says.
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The unsettled pattern continues this week
The chances of a total washout are low, but rain is in the forecast almost every day.
Heavy rain in parts of Maine Monday, chances for showers later in the week
The pattern stays active this week, but the big story is the potential for heavy rain on Monday morning. Some communities could see more high water after all of the rain that has already fallen.
Elsa downgraded to a post-tropical storm, but flash flood watch in effect for central Maine
Augusta and Waterville areas are on a flash flood watch until Saturday morning and, at a minimum, could expect one-and-a-half inches of rain.
Elsa soaks Maine, but fails to put a dent in drought conditions
The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.
Tropical downpours expected Friday as Elsa moves through Gulf of Maine
Wicked heavy rain is on the way for Friday.
Summer heat returns Tuesday, more rain at the end of the week
This week will feel more typical for early July. Tropical moisture could mean heavy rain by Thursday.
A few hundred customers remain without power after intense storms pummeled areas of central Maine
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the outages were likely weather-related as strong storms moved across the region, bringing high wind gusts and some hail.
Hot weather sends central Mainers searching for relief
Summer’s first hot spell brings humid conditions to region, sending people scrambling for ways to beat the heat, which is expected to moderate for the Fourth of July weekend.
Wicked hot to start the week, cooler and unsettled for the holiday weekend
Monday will be a contender for the hottest day of the year, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.