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806 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

Rain continues today, changing to snow in the mountains, before
ending this evening. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph Friday
night and Saturday behind the departing low pressure. Light snow
showers possible early Sunday morning, mainly over New Hampshire,
before our pattern becomes drier and warmer into Monday. The
pattern becomes unsettled again Tuesday, with a chance for a
significant system midweek.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For ADROSCOGGIN County


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Regional Hourly Observations For ADROSCOGGIN County

1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 29 2024
MAINE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PORTLAND       LGT RAIN  39  36  89 NW15G23   29.53F                  
SANFORD*       LGT RAIN  38  36  92 NW12      29.55F                  
BAR HARBOR     LGT RAIN  40  39  97 N13G26    29.40F                  
WISCASSET      CLOUDY    40  38  93 VRB7G18   29.49F                  
ROCKLAND*      LGT RAIN  41  39  93 NW9G23    29.44F                  
FRYEBURG*      CLOUDY    42  26  53 N12G24    29.57F                  
LEWISTONAUBURN LGT RAIN  38  36  92 NW15      29.52F                  
AUGUSTA        LGT RAIN  39  36  89 N20G31    29.50F                  
WATERVILLE*    LGT RAIN  37  37 100 N16G25    29.47F                  
BANGOR         LGT RAIN  39  37  92 N13       29.47F                  
GREENVILLE       N/A     33  32  96 NW21G32   29.49F                  
MILLINOCKET    LGT RAIN  39  36  89 NW7       29.52F                  
HOULTON        LGT RAIN  38  35  89 N12G20    29.47F                  
PRESQUE ISLE   LGT RAIN  38  36  92 N14       29.52F                  
FRENCHVILLE    LGT RAIN  35  31  85 NW20G31   29.52F                  
CARIBOU        LGT RAIN  37  35  92 N13G20    29.50F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 37 degrees north, near 39 degrees central, and near 38 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, light rain central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 20 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at Portland, Millinocket, Bangor, and Augusta. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at Presque Isle.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For ADROSCOGGIN County,ME

806 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

   FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine 
and southwest Maine.

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ADROSCOGGIN County, ME
Issued at 804 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024


FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

TODAY
Rain this morning, then scattered rain showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain and snow likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Snow likely in the morning. Rain likely. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Rain and snow likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine
                                MAINE                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Below     Normal      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky