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320 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 COASTAL WALDO County


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Regional Hourly Observations For COASTAL WALDO County

400 AM EDT FRI APR 26 2024
COASTAL MARINE OBSERVATIONS
  
STATION/POSITION TIME  TEMP    WIND        PRES    WAVE
                       AIR SEA DIR/SP/G            HT/PER
                 (UTC) (F)     (DEG/KT/KT) (MB)    (FT/S)
MOUNT DESERT ROC 0800   40     330/  6/  7 1029.2R
MATINICUS ROCK*  0700   42     360/ 10/ 11 1029.7R
ISLE OF SHOALS*  0700   41     330/  4/  5 1028.9S
JEFFREYS LEDGE*  0756      45                N/A     2/ 9

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 29 degrees north, near 28 degrees central, and near 22 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 28 degrees at Waterville, Rockland, and Millinocket. The lowest temperature is 22 degrees at Sanford, Presque Isle, Houlton, and Fryeburg.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For COASTAL WALDO 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 COASTAL WALDO County, ME
Issued at 314 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

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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                      
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   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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