Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers Monday and Tuesday.
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Mainers emerge to enjoy first full sunny weekend in months
Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.
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Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief
Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.
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The weather in Maine has been weird lately, even by New England standards
Severe downpours, 80-degree days and snow accumulation on Maine’s peaks are among the surprises May has brought to the state.
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Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
The storm brought dark skies to New England during a time of year usually reserved for sunshine and cookouts.
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It’s already been the cloudiest May in years, and more clouds are on the way
Skies over the Portland International Jetport were completely covered by clouds 10 out of the first 20 days this month, according to the National Weather Service.
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Drizzly days bring relatively low rainfall to Maine, despite ‘omega block’
Between Sunday and Tuesday evening, less than 2 inches of rain fell over most of the state, though parts of southern Maine experienced between 2-3 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
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Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine
Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern are expected to hit Maine late Monday and continue through Wednesday.