Southern Penobscot County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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800 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

A frontal system crosses through the region tonight and 
tomorrow, bringing rain especially late tonight and Saturday 
morning. After steady rain exits, scattered showers and blustery
winds are expected as drier and cooler air filters into New 
England. Quiet, mild, and dry weather returns through early 
next week... becoming quite dry and gusty on Monday. Low 
pressure approaches the region toward mid-week, likely bringing
the next chance for widespread rain.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT County

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Regional Hourly Observations For SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT County

900 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PORTLAND ME CLOUDY 47 36 65 S12 30.07R BANGOR ME CLOUDY 46 38 73 S10 30.06R CONCORD NH CLOUDY 50 36 58 SE6 30.03R MANCHESTER NH CLOUDY 54 33 45 S12G22 30.03R NASHUA NH CLOUDY 52 33 48 S9 30.06R PORTSMOUTH NH CLOUDY 49 34 56 S15 30.06R JAFFREY NH CLOUDY 52 30 43 S9 30.04R KEENE NH CLOUDY 52 32 46 S9 30.03R BURLINGTON VT MOCLDY 55 42 61 S18G26 29.89R MT. WASHINGTON FOG 28 28 100 SW33G51 N/A VSB 0 WCI 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Maine
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Maine...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 48 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 44%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 29 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 9 mph with gusts at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at Millinocket. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at Greenville and Bar Harbor.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT County,ME

307 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 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 Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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7-Day Forecast For SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT County, ME
Issued at 909 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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