The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas this week in much of the state, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.
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Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close
Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.
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Tuesday could bring record-setting heat for parts of Maine
Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.
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More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues
With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.
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Maine’s drought conditions are getting worse
Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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Flash drought fueled by dry weather, extreme heat now affecting over 1 million Mainers
And with little rain in the forecast, the already dry conditions are likely to worsen by the end of the month, the National Weather Service says.
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Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday
Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.
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Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of storm Chantal, which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.