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403 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

A cold front approaches the coast this morning bringing showers
to the area with more persistent showers along the coastal
plain until mid day. A secondary front crosses this evening with 
scattered showers and blustery winds. Mostly dry conditions are
expected Sunday. Another cold front crosses Sunday night with 
dry and gusty conditions on Monday. The next system to bring
widespread precipitation to the region arrives around Wednesday.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS County


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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS 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 400am EDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 43 degrees north, near 45 degrees central, and near 47 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the south at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at Wiscasset, Sanford, Lewiston auburn, Fryeburg, and Augusta. The lowest temperature is 40 degrees at Greenville.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS County,ME

257 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 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 NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS County, ME
Issued at 304 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

TODAY
Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Scattered rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

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

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Rain and snow likely. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine
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....  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
APRIL 20TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1901...
A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren
received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill.
Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6
inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7
inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum)
...2002...
An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky 
leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the 
London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several 
days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On 
the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a 
record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 
degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature 
record. (NWS Jackson)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky