Kennebec County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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1023 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Dry high pressure moves into and across the region today 
through Saturday. A warming trend can be expected over the 
weekend with chance of showers Saturday night or Sunday. Warmer 
weather is then expected early next week for most areas except 
possibly the coastal plain with scattered showers.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For KENNEBEC County

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Regional Hourly Observations For KENNEBEC County

1000 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PORTLAND ME SUNNY 40 16 37 NW10G23 30.33R BANGOR ME SUNNY 35 13 40 NW18G25 30.28R WCI 24 CONCORD NH SUNNY 40 12 32 NW12 30.35R MANCHESTER NH SUNNY 43 11 27 MISG 30.34R NASHUA NH SUNNY 41 10 28 NW9 30.36R PORTSMOUTH NH SUNNY 42 13 30 SW7 30.33S JAFFREY NH SUNNY 42 10 27 VRB6 30.32R KEENE NH SUNNY 39 11 31 N12 30.35R WCI 32 BURLINGTON VT SUNNY 35 16 45 N5 30.42R WCI 31 MT. WASHINGTON MOSUNNY 10 -4 52 NW46G56 N/A WCI -16

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 1000am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 28 degrees north, near 32 degrees central, and near 41 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 11 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph with gusts at 29 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 17 degrees north. Winds are from the west at 13 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at Augusta. The lowest temperature is 26 degrees at Frenchville.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For KENNEBEC County,ME

249 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 Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For KENNEBEC County, ME
Issued at 1014 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
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 mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine MAINE --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above 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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