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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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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 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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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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| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 44 | 61 | 47 | 58 | 48 | 53 | 48 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 58% | 72% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 66% | 91% | 99% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 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 | 69 | 55 | 70 | 56 | 60 | 56 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 96% | 60% | 62% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 82% | 66% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 57 | 71 | 58 | 64 | 56 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 63% | 74% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 91% | 75% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:11 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 47 | 64 | 51 | 56 | 49 | 49 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 7 mph SE | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 62% | 75% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:10 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 49 | 67 | 57 | 68 | 61 | 64 | 49 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 6 mph North | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 74% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 37% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 51 | 64 | 54 | 58 | 53 | 49 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 6 mph ENE | 9 mph ENE | 10 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 88% | 71% | 82% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 99% | 100% | 48% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 65 | 40 | 62 | 42 | 46 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNE | 11 mph NE | 7 mph East | 1 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 84% | 39% | 47% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 49% | 49% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:08 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 36 | 65 | 43 | 60 | 44 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 2 mph North | 0 mph SSE | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 77% | 43% | 53% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 6% | 14% | 23% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 65 | 46 | 62 | 46 | 49 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 2 mph WNW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 84% | 49% | 55% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 33% | 21% | 13% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 47 | 69 | 48 | 66 | 48 | 51 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 84% | 46% | 52% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 8% | 10% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 46 | 72 | 46 | 69 | 48 | 54 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 76% | 41% | 47% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPWM) | 64 °F | 45 °F |
| Record (KPWM) | 86 °F (1949) | 28 °F (1951) |
| Yesterday | 58 °F | 41 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 15 | ||
| 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 | 54.0 °F |
| Portland, ME | 55.9 °F |
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:13 AM EDT | 8:05 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:39 AM EDT | 8:39 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:57 AM EDT | 9:21 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:07 AM EDT | 10:11 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:55 PM EDT | 1:46 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 59m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 57s longer.
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| First Quarter, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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69 °F
Fryeburg
66 °F
Sanford
64 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
64 °F
Bangor
63 °F
Millinocket
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28 °F
Houlton
30 °F
Clayton Lake
31 °F
Frenchville
33 °F
Caribou
33 °F
Presque Isle
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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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| Portland | 50 °F | Overcast | 12:51 AM EDT |
| Sanford | 48 °F | Overcast | 1:15 AM EDT |
| Rochester | 50 °F | Overcast | 12:51 AM EDT |
| Fryeburg | 44 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:54 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: | MVFR (KPWM) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 13° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 1100 ft |
METAR KPWM 190451Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 10/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP270 T01000072 401440050
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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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| Buxton, Buxton, ME | 48.3 °F | 48 °F | 46 °F | 92% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 1:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Munnick Point, Lyman, ME | 48.8 °F | 49 °F | 48 °F | 94% | NNW at 1.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Gorham ME , Standish, ME | 48 °F | 48 °F | 45 °F | 91% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 12:55 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| North Scarborough, Scarborough, ME | 50.2 °F | - | 48 °F | 92% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Gorham ME , Scarborough, ME | 49 °F | 49 °F | 46 °F | 89% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 124 ft | 12:35 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Gorham - 147 Plummer Road, Gorham, ME | 48.2 °F | 48 °F | 45 °F | 90% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Scarborough, Scarborough, ME | 49.0 °F | 49 °F | 47 °F | 93% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rotary Dr., Saco, ME | 52.3 °F | - | 50 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 95 ft | 1:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Saco, Saco, ME | 49.6 °F | 50 °F | 47 °F | 90% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 1:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Jenkins Road, Saco, ME | 50.5 °F | - | 50 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stonefield Phase II, Gorham, ME | 48.4 °F | 48 °F | 44 °F | 85% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 177 ft | 12:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Square Pond, Shapleigh, ME | 48.0 °F | 48 °F | 47 °F | 97% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 522 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Parsonsfield, Parsonsfield, ME | 47.5 °F | 48 °F | 45 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 1:19 AM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS SACO RIVER AT CORNISH , Cornish, ME | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 333 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fall Ridge Road, Windham, ME | 46.9 °F | 47 °F | 45 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 294 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| What?, Westbrook, ME | 50.9 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Cumberland & Bridge Sts, Westbrook, ME | 50.5 °F | - | 42 °F | 72% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 104 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hanson Ridge Road, Springvale, ME | 48.6 °F | 49 °F | 48 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 584 ft | 1:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Acton, ME | 46.8 °F | 47 °F | 47 °F | 100% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Acton ME , Acton, ME | 48 °F | 48 °F | 46 °F | 93% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 580 ft | 12:59 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Sebago ME , Sebago, ME | 49 °F | 49 °F | - | - | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 291 ft | 1:05 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Deering Center, Portland, ME | 51.5 °F | - | 49 °F | 90% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 1:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Bauneg Beg, North Berwick, ME | 49.5 °F | 50 °F | 47 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET North Berwick ME , Sanford, ME | 50 °F | - | 48 °F | 92% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 1:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Winterberry Street, South Portland, ME | 48.8 °F | 49 °F | 44 °F | 85% | ESE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Reiche Elementary School, Portland, ME | 49.5 °F | 50 °F | 46 °F | 87% | East at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 148 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Kennebunkport ME , Kennebunkport, ME | 51 °F | - | 50 °F | 95% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 1:02 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| NOS_NWLON Portland, ME , Portland, ME | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:54 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Simonton Cove, South Portland, ME | 49.5 °F | 50 °F | 47 °F | 92% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT WEL ME, Kennebunk, ME | 49 °F | 49 °F | 48 °F | 96% | North at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Loveitts Field, South Portland, ME | 49.7 °F | 50 °F | 47 °F | 91% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 87 ft | 1:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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