Central Piscataquis County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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608 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

High pressure will continue to build over the region today. As 
winds turn to the southwest on Saturday a warming trend can be 
expected over the weekend into 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 along with cooler
temperatures.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS County

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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS County

600 AM EDT FRI APR 26 2024 MAINE CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PORTLAND CLEAR 30 23 75 W3 30.46R SANFORD* CLEAR 22 20 92 CALM 30.47R BAR HARBOR CLEAR 28 23 81 CALM 30.44R WISCASSET CLEAR 24 22 91 CALM 30.47R ROCKLAND* CLEAR 26 23 88 W5 30.45R FRYEBURG* CLEAR 20 18 92 CALM 30.46R LEWISTONAUBURN CLEAR 26 22 84 CALM 30.46R AUGUSTA CLEAR 34 17 50 W5 30.45R WATERVILLE* CLEAR 28 22 78 CALM 30.42R BANGOR PTCLDY 24 20 84 N3 30.44R GREENVILLE N/A 27 17 66 NW6 30.36R MILLINOCKET CLEAR 27 21 78 NW3 30.42R HOULTON CLEAR 21 18 88 CALM 30.39R PRESQUE ISLE CLEAR 20 18 92 CALM 30.40R FRENCHVILLE CLEAR 26 9 48 NW8 30.36R CARIBOU CLEAR 28 15 58 NW8 30.38R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 28 degrees north, near 27 degrees central, and near 22 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 28 degrees at Waterville, Caribou, and Bar Harbor. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at Presque Isle and Fryeburg.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS County,ME

515 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. 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.
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7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS County, ME
Issued at 627 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine MAINE --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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