Central Somerset County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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608 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

High pressure will continue to build over the region today. As 
winds turn to the southwest on Saturday a warming trend can be 
expected over the weekend into early next week. A weak front 
will bring a few showers Saturday night into Sunday. Monday will
be warm away from the coast, with cooler temperatures along the
coast where an onshore flow of cooler air will develop. Expect 
a better chance of showers on Tuesday along with cooler
temperatures.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CENTRAL SOMERSET County

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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL SOMERSET 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 800am EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 35 degrees north, near 37 degrees central, and near 41 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 13 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are from the north at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are variable at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at Wiscasset, Waterville, Rockland, and Portland. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at Frenchville.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL SOMERSET County,ME

308 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL SOMERSET County, ME
Issued at 600 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. Light and variable winds.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine MAINE --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Normal 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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