 A BIT BREEZY to start off as high pressure settles into the region. Around the time the northwest wind settles down, the high is expected to be out to sea, which turns on the sea breeze for the shorelines in the afternoon. The sun dominates the sky, and dew points in the 40s make for a dry and comfortable day. COLD WATER SAFETY STATEMENT for the lakes, ponds, and rivers; BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT for the ocean. While not exactly a day to take a dip to cool off, these statements are issued more out of concern for recreational boaters. Life jackets are strongly encouraged as a precautionary measure in case of unexpected entry into the water. SATURDAY NIGHT may see a few hit-or-miss showers and perhaps a rumble or two of thunder pass through the region over the west, east, and south. Overnight lows are expected to be warmer than Saturday, in the 40s north to the 50s over the south. SUNDAY features a mix of sun and clouds, with the risk of a light shower for the south early in the day, a chance for showers, and an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. A southeast breeze picks up during the afternoon, noticed more along the shorelines. The northern crown of the state may have a tough time getting sun as an upper-level disturbance keeps clouds around. High temperatures range from the upper 60s for the coast, north, and mountains to the low to mid-70s over the southwest interior. SUNDAY NIGHT: Clouds increase. Moisture streaming from the southeast creates fog potential, which could be locally dense. Overnight lows are once again in the 40s north, with 50s elsewhere. MEMORIAL DAY appears cloudy and breezy, with light showers possible over southwestern areas in the afternoon. Northern and eastern areas stay dry until later in the evening. Wind increases from the east /southeast during the day, with 20-30 mph gusts possible. High temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s for shorelines and taller hills to the 60s elsewhere. THE HEAVY RAIN POTENTIAL SIGNAL continues for the west and south Monday night into Tuesday. The Weather Prediction Center has flagged the region under marginal risk for localized flash flooding. Areas around the mountains may pick up an inch or more of rainfall. Overnight rumbles of thunder are possible heading into Tuesday morning. Expect the chance for showers to remain a possibility Wednesday to at least Friday, with none of these days being washouts. For more information: PTW Weather Wall ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/weather-wall.html PTW Forecast Maps out 60 hours ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/maps.html PTW Severe Forecast ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/severe.html PTW Marine Page ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/marine.html PTW Rain Outlook Page ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/rain-outlook.html PTW CPC Outlook Page ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/cpc-outlook.html PTW Kennebunk Page for the locals ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/kennebunk.html You are reading this today due to the generosity of those who have financially contributed to keep it going. If you appreciate unbiased, independent weather information, please consider contributing to make my early mornings worth it ► https://www.pinetreeweather.com/donate.html Have an awesome Saturday, and thank you, as always, for your support! – Mike  |
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