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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 17, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 17, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 61F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 57F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 36 | 59 | 39 | 55 | 41 | 46 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 8 mph West | 9 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 65% | 47% | 56% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 42% | 65% | 64% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 44 | 56 | 46 | 55 | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 7 mph East | 8 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 67% | 73% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 61% | 71% | 89% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 49 | 58 | 54 | 61 | 55 | 57 | 57 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 17 mph SW |
| Humidity | 96% | 88% | 81% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 92% | 81% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 64 | 59 | 62 | 56 | 53 | 52 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 7 mph ENE | 9 mph NE | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 99% | 82% | 80% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 48 | 59 | 51 | 55 | 51 | 48 | 47 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNE | 4 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 70% | 85% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 97% | 95% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 49 | 60 | 53 | 60 | 55 | 52 | 52 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph SE | 13 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 91% | 75% | 83% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 55 | 50 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 47 |
| Wind | 17 mph NE | 15 mph NE | 11 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 92% | 79% | 75% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 98% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 46 | 60 | 50 | 54 | 48 | 49 | 48 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNE | 8 mph ENE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 91% | 69% | 82% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 96% | 99% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 45 | 62 | 50 | 59 | 49 | 49 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 2 mph North | 0 mph SW | 1 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 95% | 64% | 70% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 87% | 67% | 45% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:00 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 44 | 62 | 46 | 55 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph North | 2 mph NW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 91% | 55% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 8% | 10% | 9% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 71 | 50 | 67 | 52 | 45 | 45 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 47% | 57% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 3% | 7% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAUG) | 62 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KAUG) | 79 °F (2003) | 37 °F (2001) |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Portland, ME | 55.9 °F |
| Wells, ME | 48.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:07 AM EDT | 8:01 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:33 AM EDT | 8:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:50 AM EDT | 9:18 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:59 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:46 PM EDT | 1:14 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 02m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
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| First Quarter, 54% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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66 °F
Sanford
62 °F
Fryeburg
57 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
57 °F
Portland
57 °F
Wiscasset
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28 °F
Houlton
30 °F
Clayton Lake
32 °F
Frenchville
33 °F
Presque Isle
34 °F
Bangor
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Augusta | 58 °F | Clear | 10:53 AM EDT |
| Rockland | 52 °F | Clear | 10:55 AM EDT |
| Waterville | 55 °F | Clear | 10:55 AM EDT |
| Wiscasset | 59 °F | Clear | 10:53 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAUG) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 4° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAUG 181453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP267 T01440039 50000
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Elche vs. Almería | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Mirandés vs. Hércules | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Liberty ME , Liberty, ME | 54 °F | - | 40 °F | 58% | North at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 812 ft | 10:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| DOOKIE - by the Transfer Station, Waldoboro, ME | 63.0 °F | - | 35 °F | 35% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 176 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hope, ME | 56.1 °F | - | 41 °F | 57% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Waldoboro, ME | 61.4 °F | - | 44 °F | 52% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 125 ft | 11:04 AM EDT | Normal | |
| China Lake, South China, ME | 55.9 °F | - | 39 °F | 52% | NNE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Thomaston, Thomaston, ME | 56.5 °F | - | 40 °F | 53% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bog Road, Vassalboro, Vassalboro, ME | 59.5 °F | - | 42 °F | 53% | ENE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 11:02 AM EDT | Normal | |
| South Warren, Maine, Warren, ME | 54.6 °F | - | 41 °F | 61% | ESE at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 21 ft | 11:02 AM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS DUCKTRAP RIVER NEAR LINCOLNVILLE ME, Lincolnville, ME | 53 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Upper Park Street, Rockland, ME | 51.8 °F | - | 39 °F | 61% | ENE at 11.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 79 ft | 11:04 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Back Cove Road, Waldoboro, ME | 57.8 °F | - | 42 °F | 55% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cushnoc,Road, Vassalboro, ME | 59.6 °F | - | 40 °F | 49% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mayfair, Augusta, ME | 59.7 °F | - | 43 °F | 40% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 208 ft | 11:04 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cushing, ME | 54.4 °F | - | 44 °F | 69% | ENE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 11:04 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Waterville ME , North Vassalboro, ME | 58 °F | - | 41 °F | 53% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 10:40 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Saint George River GRN13, Saint George, ME | 54.9 °F | - | 41 °F | 60% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 10:57 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Weston St at State St, Augusta, ME | 58.2 °F | - | 37 °F | 45% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Howard Hill, Augusta, ME | 57.9 °F | - | 41 °F | 54% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Route 126 Gardiner Line, Gardiner, ME | 63.0 °F | - | 33 °F | 33% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 11:04 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Sidney, Sidney, ME | 61.0 °F | - | 44 °F | 54% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maine Coast Welcome Center on Rte 1, Belfast, ME | 54.0 °F | - | 50 °F | 86% | SSE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 11:02 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME | 64.1 °F | - | 39 °F | 39% | NE at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 10:56 AM EDT | Normal | |
| GoMOOS Penobscot Bay, Owls Head, ME | 49 °F | 47 °F | - | - | NNE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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