Most of the wildfire smoke Maine has seen in recent years is coming from the West on the jet stream.
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Maine storms may yield golf ball-sized hail, high winds
The National Weather Service warns residents to stay alert and have a plan to seek shelter if necessary from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
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High heat and humidity likely to bring storms to Maine
It will feel over 100 degrees in parts of the state on Tuesday, forecasters say.
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What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?
Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.
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Maine communities break and tie daily temperature records, with more heat on tap Friday
Things should get noticeably cooler by Saturday and Sunday in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
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‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ Keith Carson explains why.
We all hate the sticky feeling that hot, humid days bring. But what’s the science behind why it makes us so uncomfortable?
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Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine
The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.
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Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
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Late frost threatens Maine’s hard-hit wild blueberries
Dramatic temperature swings in May could shrink this year’s harvest, but it’s too early to know the extent of the damage.
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Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.