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403 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

Rain continues today, changing to snow in the mountains, before
ending this evening. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph Friday
night and Saturday behind the departing low pressure. Light snow
showers possible early Sunday morning, mainly over New Hampshire,
before our pattern becomes drier and warmer into Monday. The
pattern becomes unsettled again Tuesday, with a chance for a
significant system midweek. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK County


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Regional Hourly Observations For SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK County

400 AM EDT FRI MAR 29 2024
MAINE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PORTLAND       LGT RAIN  41  39  93 N17G26    29.63F                  
SANFORD*       LGT RAIN  42  40  92 N12G18    29.65F                  
BAR HARBOR     LGT RAIN  42  41  96 N13G20    29.62F                  
WISCASSET      LGT RAIN  42  40  92 VRB3      29.65F                  
ROCKLAND*      LGT RAIN  43  42  97 N7        29.63F                  
FRYEBURG*      LGT RAIN  38  35  89 VRB5      29.67F                  
LEWISTONAUBURN LGT RAIN  39  37  92 N9        29.66F                  
AUGUSTA        LGT RAIN  40  37  89 N13       29.66F                  
WATERVILLE*    LGT RAIN  38  38 100 N15       29.64F                  
BANGOR         LGT RAIN  38  37  97 N7        29.67F FOG              
GREENVILLE       N/A     34  32  92 N13G21    29.67F                  
MILLINOCKET    LGT RAIN  38  36  92 NW7       29.69F                  
HOULTON        LGT RAIN  38  37  97 N7        29.65F                  
PRESQUE ISLE   LGT RAIN  38  38 100 NW7       29.70F                  
FRENCHVILLE    LGT RAIN  35  32  88 NW10      29.68F                  
CARIBOU        LGT RAIN  37  36  96 NW8       29.68F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 37 degrees north, near 38 degrees central, and near 42 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, light rain central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the north at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 41 degrees at Portland. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at Presque Isle.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK County,ME

305 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

   FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING  
   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EDT SATURDAY  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine and 
Far Eastern 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

A storm system will approach during mid week bringing a chance of 
snow, rain, and possibly strong winds. 

 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 SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK County, ME
Issued at 317 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024


FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING


DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING


WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY

TODAY
Rain. Patchy fog. Snow this afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Brisk. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Rain and snow in the evening then all snow. Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Brisk with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SATURDAY
Patchy blowing snow in the morning. Cloudy with snow likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Storm total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible. Windy with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the morning. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows around 20.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow well after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow. A chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain and snow in the evening then snow likely. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

THURSDAY
Cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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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 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   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 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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