 FRIDAY – Cool Canadian high pressure works in the region from the west, bringing a northwest breeze before it settles over the region by evening. The day appears mainly dry, but northern areas may get a sprinkle or light shower as a trailing wave passes through. It’s about as perfect as a Maine summer day one can expect for this date on the calendar. I hope you can get out and enjoy it! FRIDAY NIGHT – Low pressure developing over the Great Lakes moves east, shoving high pressure out to sea. Cloud cover increases from west to east. Low temperatures will be a bit warmer than Friday’s start, ranging from the mid-40s north to mid-50s south. SATURDAY—The forecast remains on track for rain holding off for most of the state until later in the day. Far northern areas in the Allagash region may be the first to see showers mid-to-late afternoon as the precipitation shield moves in from the west. Expect clouds to thicken during the day and breezy conditions out of the south/southwest. High temperatures range from the mid-60s for the shorelines and the taller hills to the low 70s elsewhere.  SATURDAY NIGHT—Rain will move into the region as a warm front approaches. The general idea of rainfall expected is between ¼-¾” statewide through early Sunday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. The Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the western mountains and foothills at risk for isolated areas of flash flooding, where overperformance of rainfall is likely. Expect a gusty southerly breeze throughout the night. Overnight lows range from the 50s north to 60s south.  SUNDAY— Showers are expected to end from west to east Sunday morning. Some areas of fog are possible to start off. With the region in the warm sector, oppressive humidity returns as dew points surge into the mid-60s to low 70s, driving temperatures into the mid-to-upper 80s for southwest interior locations. As the cold front approaches in the afternoon, strong to severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon into the early evening. Storms could contain damaging wind and hail, along with heavy rainfall. Stay tuned for updates. SUNDAY NIGHT – Showers and storms end by early to mid-evening. A northwest breeze develops, and drier air filters in. Overnight lows range from the low 50s north to around 60° to the south. EXTENDED OUTLOOK – A breezy and dry Monday is expected to start the week. High pressure calms the breeze and keeps the region dry through Wednesday, with temperatures gradually warming up. A chance of showers remains possible for the Fourth, but disagreements with guidance that far out continues.  Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
Mike Haggett
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