Southern Franklin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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701 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

A weak disturbance brings a chance for light showers across New
Hampshire and far western Maine today into tonight. Temperatures
will trend cooler as an onshore component to surface flow 
builds, culminating in the passage of a frontal system with 
light rain late Friday into Saturday. Quiet, mild, and dry 
weather, this time with more westerly flow, returns late 
Saturday through early next week.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For SOUTHERN FRANKLIN County

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Regional Hourly Observations For SOUTHERN FRANKLIN 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 700am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 31 degrees north, near 32 degrees central, and near 38 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at Sanford, Lewiston auburn, Fryeburg, and Augusta. The lowest temperature is 29 degrees at Presque Isle.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For SOUTHERN FRANKLIN County,ME

318 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. 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 SOUTHERN FRANKLIN County, ME
Issued at 645 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Maine MAINE --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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