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352 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

High pressure will continue to build over the region into 
Saturday. As winds turn to the southwest on Saturday a warming 
trend can be expected over the weekend in to early next week. A 
weak front will bring a few showers Saturday night into Sunday. 
Monday will be warm away from the coast, with cooler 
temperatures along the coast where an onshore flow of cooler air
will develop. Expect a better chance of showers on Tuesday.
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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CENTRAL PENOBSCOT County


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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL PENOBSCOT County

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 Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 42 degrees north, near 44 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 16%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 18 mph with gusts at 32 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are unavailable central. north. north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 12 mph with gusts at 17 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at Wiscasset. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at Frenchville.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL PENOBSCOT County,ME 

517 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL PENOBSCOT County, ME
Issued at 256 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph with gusts up to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.

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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 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above       Normal                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal        Below                                            

....  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
APRIL 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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