National Weather Service Archives

Maine communities break and tie daily temperature records, with more heat on tap Friday

by Drew Johnson July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Things should get noticeably cooler by Saturday and Sunday in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Community, Health, News

Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine

by Drew Johnson June 30, 2026July 2, 2026

The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.

Health, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July

by Morgan Womack June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

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.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine

by Morgan Womack and Penelope Overton June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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.

Maine, News

Weather service warns Mainers of thunderstorms, flooding and heat

by Drew Johnson June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Much of Maine was under some form of weather service advisory heading into the weekend.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics, The Maine Forecast

What’s the Election Day weather forecast for Maine?

by Drew Johnson June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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.

News

Maine’s Memorial Day weekend weather is looking just fine

by Drew Johnson May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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.