National Weather Service

Published
August 12, 2020

Commentary: A bad storm brings good news – part of our information system still works

Weather warnings are among the most concrete examples of how good information can actually save lives.
Published
June 29, 2020

When it rains it pours … in some parts of Maine

But the flooding in some areas won't be enough to reverse drought conditions in much of the state, given higher than normal temperatures and lower than average rainfall forecast for the next 30 days.
Published
June 20, 2020

Scattered showers fall over parts of ‘abnormally dry’ Maine

Up to half an inch of rain fell near Rumford, in parts of York and Cumberland counties and in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
April 13, 2020

Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding

National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
Published
April 13, 2020

Gusts, rain complicate work as crews try to restore power outages from last storm

State officials were also concerned about flash flooding along several rivers swollen by heavy rain and snowmelt.
Published
February 27, 2020

Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine

The storm also dumped up to a foot of snow in the mountains, but skies cleared and bright sunshine appeared over southern Maine by Thursday afternoon, and power outages declined significantly.
Published
January 20, 2020

Officials keep close watch on Augusta ice jam on Kennebec River

An ice jam impeding the flow of the Kennebec River in Augusta caused the water level to rise Sunday to just shy of flood stage.
Published
January 12, 2020

Sunday’s storm markedly different in northern, southern Maine

A foot of snow fell in Aroostook County and heavy sleet north of Bangor, while precipitation was limited to rain in southern Maine, where Portland set another high-temperature record.
Published
January 10, 2020

Record high possible Saturday, but rain and ice are on tap Sunday

The western mountains and foothills could see up to a third of an inch of ice on Sunday, but the Portland area will probably just see rain.
Published
December 14, 2019

Record-setting rainfall swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine

A total of 3.37 inches is recorded at Portland International Jetport, breaking the previous Dec. 14 record of 1.74 inches, set in 1917.