High pressure remains in control into the weekend with only minor disturbances expected.
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Nice weekend weather ahead, but some changes possible later Sunday
The weather looks wonderful for a mid- to late August weekend with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. Some clouds will increase Sunday, along with a sea breeze.
Expect showers and some heavier downpours overnight
Southern and western Maine could see thunderstorms through about 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Humid weather will continue into the weekend, but the heat won’t be as intense
Showers are in the forecast, but Saturday is appearing like the best chance for them to occur
High heat, humidity on the way, but the end is in sight
Thursday and Friday are expected to be hot, but after that, 90-degree days will likely be scarce.
Popular weather forecaster Keith Carson rejoins Portland’s WCSH-6
Carson, a Massachusetts native, says the travel demands were a little too much at the Weather Channel, where he’s worked since 2013.
Some showers for Friday, but nicer weather returns Saturday
A bit of shower activity today will help the drought in a few places, but no widespread rain.
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Portland reached 90 degrees again on Tuesday with inland areas seeing even hotter readings.
St. Albans storm damage caused by macroburst, National Weather Service says
Straight line wind reached up to 90 mph during Monday’s storm, which knocked down trees and power lines in Somerset and Franklin counties, the weather service damage team determined.