Tag: weather
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Why Lewiston’s flooding happened in a flash
In this tropical air, when it rains, it pours – and it poured for about two hours in the wrong location at the wrong time Thursday afternoon.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
After weeks of unusually dry conditions, forecast offers a spell of relief
Parts of the state are enduring dry or drought conditions for the third straight year, but Thursday’s rain and more in the weeks ahead may prevent problems such as wells running dry.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Thunderstorms and downpours usher in cold front
Powerful storms cut off power to thousands and triggered warnings of flash floods and high winds.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2018
Destructive ‘downburst’ made its impact obvious – downed trees, wrecked boats, lost power
Tuesday’s fierce storm left a narrow path strewn with debris, including an estimated $100,000 in damaged equipment at the Portland Community Rowing Association.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
Thunderstorm downs trees, knocks out power for thousands, mostly in Portland
The storm brings wind gusts of up to 60 mph, as well as hail in some areas.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2018
Record heat in Portland means mobs at the beach
The 93-degree high beats a mark set in 2010, prompting the weather service to issue an advisory about the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2018
Oppressive heat, humidity hang in for Independence Day
And with many public buildings closed, air-conditioned relief will be harder to find.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2018
Ozone levels expected to rise with the temperatures Tuesday along Maine coast
This holiday week looks like a blend of bad air, heat and humidity.
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PublishedJune 16, 2018
Maine about to get a humid, scorching prelude to summer
Monday’s daytime high temperatures will hit 90 degrees, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
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PublishedJune 3, 2018
With yet another dry May, it’s deja vu all over again for gardeners
Only 0.79 of an inch of precipitation fell in Portland this May; the average for the month is 3.88 inches. Is this the new normal?
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