Northern Penobscot County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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723 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 NORTHERN PENOBSCOT County

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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHERN PENOBSCOT County

700 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024 MAINE CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PORTLAND SUNNY 31 12 45 N8 30.29R SANFORD* SUNNY 28 19 69 CALM 30.29R BAR HARBOR SUNNY 28 12 51 NW9 30.24R WISCASSET SUNNY 30 11 45 VRB3 30.29R ROCKLAND* SUNNY 28 12 51 NW8 30.26S FRYEBURG* SUNNY 25 19 78 CALM 30.28R LEWISTONAUBURN SUNNY 28 11 48 NW7 30.29 AUGUSTA SUNNY 29 10 45 NW7 30.27R WATERVILLE* SUNNY 28 13 53 W6 30.24R BANGOR MOSUNNY 27 11 51 VRB7 30.24R GREENVILLE N/A 21 11 65 NW13G26 30.12R WCI 9 MILLINOCKET MOSUNNY 26 9 48 NW20G35 30.20R WCI 12 HOULTON SUNNY 23 10 57 NW15G22 30.12R WCI 10 PRESQUE ISLE MOSUNNY 22 14 71 W20G31 30.10R WCI 7 FRENCHVILLE FLURRIES 20 9 62 NW21G41 30.02R WCI 4 CARIBOU PTSUNNY 22 12 65 NW14G26 30.07R WCI 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 22 degrees north, near 26 degrees central, and near 28 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 12 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 9 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph with gusts at 26 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 9 degrees north. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 12 degrees central. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 28 degrees at Waterville, Sanford, Rockland, Lewiston auburn, and Bar Harbor. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at Frenchville.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHERN 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.
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7-Day Forecast For NORTHERN PENOBSCOT County, ME
Issued at 636 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny with scattered flurries this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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 upper 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
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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
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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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