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1122 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

A front stalls across New England today, bringing increasing 
chances for rain. The steadiest and heaviest rains come 
Thursday night as low pressure tracks northward offshore. This along
with significant snowpack ripening or, in the case of the 
coastal plain and adjacent interior, significant snowpack melt
will increase the threat for flooding. Precipitation ends as 
snow Friday, especially across the higher terrain, before things
become drier and gusty over the weekend. A weak system passes 
through early Sunday, and then a more significant system is 
possible toward the middle of next week.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK County


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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK 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 1100am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 39 degrees north, near 41 degrees central, and near 47 degrees south. Current sky conditions are rain north, light rain central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile north and central. Winds are calm north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to rain. Winds are calm central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at Wiscasset, Rockland, Portland, and Bar Harbor. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at Bangor.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK County,ME

553 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

   DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far 
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods 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.

   Dense Fog Advisory.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Significant rainfall today and Friday, combined with 
snowmelt, increases the risk of urban and small stream flooding 
tonight into Friday.

Rain will change to snow Friday, and there is the potential for a
few to several inches of wet snow Friday into Friday night, 
especially across the higher terrain.

 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 NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK County, ME
Issued at 951 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Areas of dense fog this morning. Rain likely with areas of drizzle this morning, then rain likely this afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times this morning. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TONIGHT
Rain. Patchy fog. Snow likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Snow and rain likely in the morning, then a chance of snow with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Storm total snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Windy with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of snow showers in the evening. Brisk with lows around 20. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 20.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine
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   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 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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