National Weather Service
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
National Weather Service warns of possible flash flooding in Maine starting Monday
Multiple rounds of storms packing heavy rain could trigger flash flooding Monday night into Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Surfs up takes on new meaning as California waves get bigger as Earth warms, research finds
New research shows winter waves off California’s Pacific coast are swelling in size as the planet warms.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Communities plan to open cooling centers as extreme heat takes over
Cooling centers will be open Thursday and Friday in Portland, Scarborough, South Portland and Gray.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
28 and counting: Portland on unprecedented run of days with temp at 60 or above
With overnight lows predicted in the mid-60s or above the next few nights, the streak is likely headed well beyond the previous mark of 24 days set in 1988.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area
A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
How persistent heat can lead to chronic health problems
In healthy humans, a body temperature outside of a narrow band between 98 and 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit risks damage to our cells, tissues and organs. Persistent heat can negatively impact our mental health as well.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as other parts of U.S. reel from scorching heat, floods
Meanwhile, Phoenix broke an all-time record Wednesday morning for a warm low temperature at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
As smoke shrouds Maine skies, scientist foresees more on the horizon
'What we are seeing are climate change impacts in the here and now,' says Gail Carlson, a Colby College professor.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Canadian wildfire smoke likely to arrive in Maine on Tuesday
The air will be considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many areas of Maine, including Cumberland and York counties.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Floods wash away children, scorching heat envelops the West as wildfire smoke overtakes northern U.S.
The mother of the 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, and 4 other people, died in the flooding.
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