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National Weather Service

Published
July 26, 2023

Communities plan to open cooling centers as extreme heat takes over

Cooling centers will be open Thursday and Friday in Portland, Scarborough, South Portland and Gray.
Published
July 26, 2023

28 and counting: Portland on unprecedented run of days with temp at 60 or above

With overnight lows predicted in the mid-60s or above the next few nights, the streak is likely headed well beyond the previous mark of 24 days set in 1988.
Published
July 25, 2023

2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area

A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.
Published
July 20, 2023

How persistent heat can lead to chronic health problems

In healthy humans, a body temperature outside of a narrow band between 98 and 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit risks damage to our cells, tissues and organs. Persistent heat can negatively impact our mental health as well.
Published
July 19, 2023

Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as other parts of U.S. reel from scorching heat, floods

Meanwhile, Phoenix broke an all-time record Wednesday morning for a warm low temperature at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Published
July 18, 2023

As smoke shrouds Maine skies, scientist foresees more on the horizon

'What we are seeing are climate change impacts in the here and now,' says Gail Carlson, a Colby College professor.
Published
July 17, 2023

Canadian wildfire smoke likely to arrive in Maine on Tuesday

The air will be considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many areas of Maine, including Cumberland and York counties.
Published
July 17, 2023

Floods wash away children, scorching heat envelops the West as wildfire smoke overtakes northern U.S.

The mother of the 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, and 4 other people, died in the flooding.
Published
July 13, 2023

Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding

Transportation officials were moving equipment to areas that were considered more flood-prone to prepare for the storms as they continued to evaluate damage.
Published
July 13, 2023

One-third of U.S. under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California

Phoenix hit 110 degrees for the 14th consecutive day Thursday, putting it on track for a possible new record next week.