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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 64F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 37 | 62 | 39 | 53 | 42 | 47 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 12 mph ENE | 11 mph ESE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 67% | 44% | 67% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 43% | 61% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 42 | 56 | 45 | 56 | 46 | 50 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 64% | 70% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 95% | 75% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 49 | 61 | 54 | 66 | 55 | 59 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 10 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 15 mph SW |
| Humidity | 98% | 79% | 70% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 100% | 89% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 72 | 63 | 73 | 60 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 10 mph WSW | 3 mph SW | 8 mph North | 10 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 62% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 71% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:11 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 52 | 57 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 54 | 50 |
| Wind | 8 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 94% | 77% | 82% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 100% | 98% | 95% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:10 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 50 | 65 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 4 mph South | 6 mph SE | 9 mph NE |
| Humidity | 93% | 67% | 83% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 66% | 92% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 63 | 50 | 61 | 51 | 52 | 47 |
| Wind | 18 mph NNE | 16 mph NE | 11 mph NE | 11 mph NE |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 68% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 52% | 23% | 40% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 61 | 48 | 63 | 49 | 50 | 48 |
| Wind | 12 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE | 4 mph East | 1 mph NW |
| Humidity | 91% | 67% | 60% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 100% | 100% | 98% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:08 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 63 | 49 | 62 | 48 | 51 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 1 mph NNE | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 95% | 61% | 62% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 21% | 11% | 6% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 44 | 64 | 44 | 62 | 46 | 51 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 2 mph NW | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 71% | 46% | 55% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 10% | 13% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 49 | 69 | 50 | 66 | 51 | 55 | 50 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 52% | 59% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 5% | 12% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 64 °F | 45 °F |
| Record | 82 °F (1949) | 31 °F (1959) |
| Yesterday | 66 °F | 45 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 9 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Wells, ME | 48.0 °F |
| Portland, ME | 55.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:14 AM EDT | 8:02 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:41 AM EDT | 8:36 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:58 AM EDT | 9:18 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:10 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:51 PM EDT | 1:17 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 55m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 59s longer.
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| First Quarter, 53% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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55 °F
Sanford
54 °F
Portland
50 °F
Rockland
48 °F
Waterville
46 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
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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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| Sanford | 55 °F | Clear | 7:55 AM EDT |
| Portland | 54 °F | Clear | 7:51 AM EDT |
| Rochester | 56 °F | Clear | 7:51 AM EDT |
| Portsmouth | 57 °F | Partly Cloudy | 7:58 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWI3576 Philadelphia, PA |
KPWM | 08:33AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPWM) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPWM 181151Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP259 T01220056 10128 20050 52018
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Kennebunkport ME , Kennebunkport, ME | 54 °F | - | 46 °F | 75% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 7:47 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT WELLS, Kennebunk, ME | 59 °F | - | 42 °F | 54% | North at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| NOS_NWLON Wells, ME , Wells, ME | 58 °F | - | - | - | SE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Rotary Dr., Saco, ME | 56.8 °F | - | 46 °F | 68% | NNW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 95 ft | 8:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Jenkins Road, Saco, ME | 54.1 °F | - | 46 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saco, Saco, ME | 54.8 °F | - | 46 °F | 71% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 8:11 AM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS RACHEL CARSON - FTS ME, Ogunquit, ME | 56 °F | - | 43 °F | 62% | NNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 7:25 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Munnick Point, Lyman, ME | 54.9 °F | - | 44 °F | 67% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Perkin's Cove, Cape Neddick, ME | 55.1 °F | - | 41 °F | 60% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:11 AM EDT | Normal | |
| West Scarborough, Scarborough, ME | 53.5 °F | - | 46 °F | 77% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| GoMOOS Western Maine Shelf, York Beach, ME | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| North Scarborough, Scarborough, ME | 57.9 °F | - | 46 °F | 65% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 8:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Gorham ME , Scarborough, ME | 41 °F | 41 °F | 39 °F | 91% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 124 ft | 6:05 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Buxton, Buxton, ME | 57.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 64% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 8:04 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Short Sands, York Beach, ME | 54.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 72% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Spinnaker Heights, Cape Elizabeth, ME | 56.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 66% | North at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 56 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Cape Elizabeth ME , Cape Elizabeth, ME | 54 °F | - | 44 °F | 69% | North at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 7:49 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Winterberry Street, South Portland, ME | 56.7 °F | - | 41 °F | 56% | NNW at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hanson Ridge Road, Springvale, ME | 58.9 °F | - | 43 °F | 56% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 584 ft | 8:08 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Donica Road, York Harbor, ME | 56.3 °F | - | 43 °F | 60% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 75 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Blackberry Hill, Berwick, ME | 55.8 °F | - | 51 °F | 84% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 148 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MARITIME , Cape Elizabeth, ME | 49 °F | 49 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Reiche Elementary School, Portland, ME | 56.3 °F | - | 41 °F | 56% | NE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 148 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| What?, Westbrook, ME | 57.2 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 8:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Pebble Lane, Berwick, ME | 53.9 °F | - | 46 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 148 ft | 8:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Loveitts Field, South Portland, ME | 53.3 °F | - | 44 °F | 71% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 87 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Simonton Cove, South Portland, ME | 53.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 72% | ENE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 8:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Cumberland & Bridge Sts, Westbrook, ME | 57.4 °F | - | 37 °F | 46% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 104 ft | 8:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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