The cool weather in May, along with much needed rain, has helped drought conditions but hasn’t been good for outdoor activities.
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After Friday morning rain, improving conditions this weekend
Clearing will take place Saturday for at least some sunshine.
Dry weather stays through Thursday morning, then showers return
Look for a blend of clouds and sunshine for the next couple days before it turns wet for the end of the week.
HeatTrac: Record-breaking heat for May 18, 2017
At midday, 7 airport weather stations from Houlton to Sanford had already registered record-breaking heat, and temperatures are forecast to rise further in the afternoon.
Cool, unsettled week ahead, but no washouts expected
If you are hoping for a lot of sunshine and warm temperatures you’ll have to wait a while.
Two nice days lie ahead, sandwiched between damp weather patterns
Some improvement takes place for the middle of week before more rain arrives Friday.
Plentiful precipitation officially ends drought in Maine
Above-average rainfall this month, coupled with the melting of a large snowpack, helps ease the groundwater drop-off that plagued much of Maine since last year.
King tides are back this week, along with a coastal storm
Minor coastal flooding is possible Tuesday and Wednesday during high tide.
Enjoy the sun today; we won’t see it for a while
More rain is on the way, some of it heavy in the coming days.
Showery start to Earth Day weekend; sunniest on Sunday
Rain starts the weekend, but a trend toward some sunshine and milder temperatures will end it.