National Weather Service Archives

Storm heading for Maine could bring rain, gusty wind

by Gillian Graham October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

The amount of rain in southern Maine between Sunday and Tuesday will depend on the track of a coastal low making its way up the East Coast.

Local & State, News

Portland, Augusta both hit 86 degrees Monday, breaking temperature records

by Drew Johnson October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

It was the warmest Oct. 6 in Portland, and the hottest October day in Augusta on record.

Local & State, News

Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought

by Jake Freudberg October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.

Local & State, News

Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens

by Daniel Kool September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Rain could arrive later next week, but forecasters say it’s too soon to know yet whether it will be the wetting downpours that most of the state desperately needs.

Local & State, New England, News

What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage

by Daniel Kool September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.

Local & State

More parts of Maine are in drought, affecting nearly 1.2 million residents

by Gillian Graham August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

The areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions have expanded, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Local & State, News

Hurricane Erin prompts swimming closures, rip current warnings in southern Maine

by Drew Johnson August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Swimming is not permitted through the weekend at a number of southern Maine beaches, while public safety departments across the region are urging extreme caution.

Local & State, News

Maine’s drought conditions are getting worse

by Press Herald Staff Report August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.