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  1. #Tornado in central #Maine confirmed by National Weather Service

    Story by Russ Reed, 7/22/2026

    "The National Weather Service (#NWS) said a confirmed tornado was located in southern Somerset County on Wednesday.

    "According to the NWS, the tornado was located over Norridgewock, about 8 miles west of Skowhegan, shortly after 3:30 p.m. The weather service said the storm was moving northeast at 20 mph.

    [...]

    "[T]he NWS issued a tornado warning for an area that included the communities of #SkowheganME, #MadisonME, #NorridgewockME, #StarksME, #CornvilleME, #CanaanME, #AthensME, #MercerME and #HartlandME.

    "Shortly before 4:15 p.m., Central Maine Power reported that 449 customers in Somerset County were without power, including 329 in the town of Madison. The number of power outages in the county has since decreased. At about 3:50 p.m., the NWS discontinued the tornado warning."

    Source:
    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #MaineWx #MaineTornado #TordanoWarning #ClimateDiaryMaine

  2. #Tornado in central #Maine confirmed by National Weather Service

    Story by Russ Reed, 7/22/2026

    "The National Weather Service (#NWS) said a confirmed tornado was located in southern Somerset County on Wednesday.

    "According to the NWS, the tornado was located over Norridgewock, about 8 miles west of Skowhegan, shortly after 3:30 p.m. The weather service said the storm was moving northeast at 20 mph.

    [...]

    "[T]he NWS issued a tornado warning for an area that included the communities of #SkowheganME, #MadisonME, #NorridgewockME, #StarksME, #CornvilleME, #CanaanME, #AthensME, #MercerME and #HartlandME.

    "Shortly before 4:15 p.m., Central Maine Power reported that 449 customers in Somerset County were without power, including 329 in the town of Madison. The number of power outages in the county has since decreased. At about 3:50 p.m., the NWS discontinued the tornado warning."

    Source:
    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #MaineWx #MaineTornado #TordanoWarning #ClimateDiaryMaine

  3. Folks in #Maine and #NewHampshire -- rare #TornadoWatch for tonight. Make sure your devices and battery packs are charged, keep your phone on (for alerts)!

    If you have battery-operated fans, make sure batteries/units are charged. It's going to be a hot and humid night, especially if one loses power!

    (And yeah, I just checked to make sure the battery pack has enough wattage to run a box fan just in case... And it does!)

    #Heatwave #MaineWx #SevereWeatherWarning #EmergencyPreparedness

  4. Folks in #Maine and #NewHampshire -- rare #TornadoWatch for tonight. Make sure your devices and battery packs are charged, keep your phone on (for alerts)!

    If you have battery-operated fans, make sure batteries/units are charged. It's going to be a hot and humid night, especially if one loses power!

    (And yeah, I just checked to make sure the battery pack has enough wattage to run a box fan just in case... And it does!)

    #Heatwave #MaineWx #SevereWeatherWarning #EmergencyPreparedness

  5. Strong to severe thunderstorms impact #Maine Tuesday night

    High heat and humidity will be followed by a round of dangerously strong storms

    "Tuesday evening and into the night, a cold front brings the threat of severe thunderstorms to northern New England. Damaging storms are possible across the state, and the risk is abnormally high across northern Maine and New Hampshire."

    wmtw.com/article/heat-advisory

    #MaineWx #ExtremeWeather #TornadoWatch #Hailstorms #EmergencyPreparedness

  6. Strong to severe thunderstorms impact #Maine Tuesday night

    High heat and humidity will be followed by a round of dangerously strong storms

    "Tuesday evening and into the night, a cold front brings the threat of severe thunderstorms to northern New England. Damaging storms are possible across the state, and the risk is abnormally high across northern Maine and New Hampshire."

    wmtw.com/article/heat-advisory

    #MaineWx #ExtremeWeather #TornadoWatch #Hailstorms #EmergencyPreparedness

  7. Well, apparently, ALL THE RAIN fell onto a bunch of my friends who are out camping in Western Maine. Meanwhile, Southern Maine is about to go back into #Drought status again.

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange

  8. Well, apparently, ALL THE RAIN fell onto a bunch of my friends who are out camping in Western Maine. Meanwhile, Southern Maine is about to go back into #Drought status again.

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange

  9. So this is messed up. #FryeburgME (near the mountains) and #PortlandME (near the coast) are both 98 F (Noon on July 3, 2026). Meanwhile, #SanfordME (where it's usually hotter) is *only* 94 F. !!!

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiaryMaine #RecordHeat #ClimateChange #WeatherWeirding

  10. So this is messed up. #FryeburgME (near the mountains) and #PortlandME (near the coast) are both 98 F (Noon on July 3, 2026). Meanwhile, #SanfordME (where it's usually hotter) is *only* 94 F. !!!

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiaryMaine #RecordHeat #ClimateChange #WeatherWeirding

  11. So, it's hotter on the coast than it is inland. That happened last year as well. No sea breeze! Very troubling...

    #MaineWx #Heatwave #Seabreeze #WarmingOceans #ClimateChange

  12. So, it's hotter on the coast than it is inland. That happened last year as well. No sea breeze! Very troubling...

    #MaineWx #Heatwave #Seabreeze #WarmingOceans #ClimateChange

  13. #PortlandME and other #Maine communities open #CoolingCenters ahead of dangerous heat wave

    Maine Public | By Carol Bousquet
    June 30, 2026

    "The National Weather Service says an #ExtremeHeat watch starting Wednesday is expected to make outdoor temperatures in the 90s feel more like 105-110 degrees.

    "In Portland, the #PortlandPublicLibrary at 5 Monument Square will serve as the city's cooling center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. (PPL will be closed on Friday.)

    "On Friday, the #TroubhIceArena at 225 Park Avenue will serve as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    "Deering Oaks Ravine wading pool and #SplashPads around the city are also open.

    "The Maine Emergency Management Agency website also lists locations for cooling centers throughout the state.

    "The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following tips to protect yourself, loved ones, and neighbors during periods of high heat:

    - Keep cool inside: Use air conditioning in your home, or go to an air-conditioned public place like a store, public library, restaurant or cooling center. If you can’t access air conditioning, take frequent cool showers or baths. Cool your home by closing windows and shades during the day and opening them back up at night.
    - Keep cool outside: If you have to be outdoors, stay out of the sun as much as possible (or shift your activities to the early morning or evening, as long as the air quality is good), take frequent breaks from activity, and wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
    - Stay hydrated: Drink more fluids than usual, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks if possible. Check with your doctor first if you take water pills or diuretics.
    - Know the symptoms: Monitor yourself and those around you. Seek medical care if anyone experiences symptoms like muscle cramps, very heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, confusion, weakness or nausea.
    - Recognize your risk: Check the Maine CDC At Risk page to see who is at greater risk for heat illness and what signs to watch out for, and learn what to do if you or someone you care for is more at risk from extreme heat.
    - Check on your family, neighbors and friends: Be sure to check in on those around you who live alone, who don’t have air conditioning, or who might otherwise need assistance."

    Source:
    mainepublic.org/health/2026-06

    #MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    #MaineCDC #AtRisk page:
    maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-l

    #Heatwave #MaineWx #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #HeatRelatedIllness #StayCool #MaineResources

  14. #PortlandME and other #Maine communities open #CoolingCenters ahead of dangerous heat wave

    Maine Public | By Carol Bousquet
    June 30, 2026

    "The National Weather Service says an #ExtremeHeat watch starting Wednesday is expected to make outdoor temperatures in the 90s feel more like 105-110 degrees.

    "In Portland, the #PortlandPublicLibrary at 5 Monument Square will serve as the city's cooling center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. (PPL will be closed on Friday.)

    "On Friday, the #TroubhIceArena at 225 Park Avenue will serve as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    "Deering Oaks Ravine wading pool and #SplashPads around the city are also open.

    "The Maine Emergency Management Agency website also lists locations for cooling centers throughout the state.

    "The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following tips to protect yourself, loved ones, and neighbors during periods of high heat:

    - Keep cool inside: Use air conditioning in your home, or go to an air-conditioned public place like a store, public library, restaurant or cooling center. If you can’t access air conditioning, take frequent cool showers or baths. Cool your home by closing windows and shades during the day and opening them back up at night.
    - Keep cool outside: If you have to be outdoors, stay out of the sun as much as possible (or shift your activities to the early morning or evening, as long as the air quality is good), take frequent breaks from activity, and wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
    - Stay hydrated: Drink more fluids than usual, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks if possible. Check with your doctor first if you take water pills or diuretics.
    - Know the symptoms: Monitor yourself and those around you. Seek medical care if anyone experiences symptoms like muscle cramps, very heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, confusion, weakness or nausea.
    - Recognize your risk: Check the Maine CDC At Risk page to see who is at greater risk for heat illness and what signs to watch out for, and learn what to do if you or someone you care for is more at risk from extreme heat.
    - Check on your family, neighbors and friends: Be sure to check in on those around you who live alone, who don’t have air conditioning, or who might otherwise need assistance."

    Source:
    mainepublic.org/health/2026-06

    #MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    #MaineCDC #AtRisk page:
    maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-l

    #Heatwave #MaineWx #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #HeatRelatedIllness #StayCool #MaineResources

  15. Well yikes! #Maine will be reaching the 40 C (101 F) threshold this week! Enjoying the cool temperatures tonight.

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiary #ClimateChange #HeatWave #40C

  16. Well yikes! #Maine will be reaching the 40 C (101 F) threshold this week! Enjoying the cool temperatures tonight.

    #MaineWx #ClimateDiary #ClimateChange #HeatWave #40C

  17. I decided yesterday to switch my "work at the office" day to another day. Good thing I did. Even though there was a beautiful sunrise this morning, the weather changed quickly.

    #AprilSnow #MaineWx #SpringSnow #MaineWeather

  18. I decided yesterday to switch my "work at the office" day to another day. Good thing I did. Even though there was a beautiful sunrise this morning, the weather changed quickly.

    #AprilSnow #MaineWx #SpringSnow #MaineWeather

  19. So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

    What do robins eat?

    "Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

    Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

    Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

    As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

    Learn more:
    woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019

    #Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

  20. So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

    What do robins eat?

    "Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

    Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

    Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

    As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

    Learn more:
    woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019

    #Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

  21. 50-year-old temperature record broken in #BangorME during spring #HeatWave

    by Leela Stockley, March 10, 2026

    "A spring heat wave that has brought temperatures in the 50s and 60s across much of the state for the past few days smashed a daily temperature record in Bangor on Tuesday.

    "According to the Caribou office of the National Weather Service, a high temperature of 70 degrees was recorded in Bangor Tuesday afternoon, topping a daily record of 62 degrees set nearly 50 years ago. That daily high temperature record was set in 1977.

    "That marks the third day in a row that the Queen City has experienced record high temperatures: A daily record high of 59 degrees was observed Monday, tying a record high set in 2016, and a daily record high of 60 degrees was observed Sunday, beating out a high of 59 degrees set in 2012.

    "It is also the earliest that Bangor has ever recorded a 70-degree day in the history of record keeping, which dates back to 1925. The previous earliest recorded temperature at or above 70 degrees was on March 18, 2012, when Bangor reached 76 degrees."

    [...]

    "The high temperatures and sunshine won’t be sticking around, as northern Maine faces a winter storm warning rolling in Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Daytime temperatures across the state are expected to be significantly cooler than Tuesday’s conditions, with highs in the mid 30s to low 40s."

    bangordailynews.com/2026/03/10

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/Yn7sa

    #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #RecordTemperatures #TemperatureSwings #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel #MaineWx

  22. 50-year-old temperature record broken in #BangorME during spring #HeatWave

    by Leela Stockley, March 10, 2026

    "A spring heat wave that has brought temperatures in the 50s and 60s across much of the state for the past few days smashed a daily temperature record in Bangor on Tuesday.

    "According to the Caribou office of the National Weather Service, a high temperature of 70 degrees was recorded in Bangor Tuesday afternoon, topping a daily record of 62 degrees set nearly 50 years ago. That daily high temperature record was set in 1977.

    "That marks the third day in a row that the Queen City has experienced record high temperatures: A daily record high of 59 degrees was observed Monday, tying a record high set in 2016, and a daily record high of 60 degrees was observed Sunday, beating out a high of 59 degrees set in 2012.

    "It is also the earliest that Bangor has ever recorded a 70-degree day in the history of record keeping, which dates back to 1925. The previous earliest recorded temperature at or above 70 degrees was on March 18, 2012, when Bangor reached 76 degrees."

    [...]

    "The high temperatures and sunshine won’t be sticking around, as northern Maine faces a winter storm warning rolling in Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Daytime temperatures across the state are expected to be significantly cooler than Tuesday’s conditions, with highs in the mid 30s to low 40s."

    bangordailynews.com/2026/03/10

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/Yn7sa

    #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #RecordTemperatures #TemperatureSwings #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel #MaineWx

  23. What's on my mind? Well, that #Maine is still very much in drought (despite the snow). And with dry and unseasonably hot weather (close to 60 F is forecast) on the horizon for next week, it does NOT bode well...

    #MaineWx #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeDrought #SevereDrought #DroughtMonitor

  24. What's on my mind? Well, that #Maine is still very much in drought (despite the snow). And with dry and unseasonably hot weather (close to 60 F is forecast) on the horizon for next week, it does NOT bode well...

    #MaineWx #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeDrought #SevereDrought #DroughtMonitor

  25. Alrighty then. 11 F this morning, allegedly it's going to be almost 60 F next week. There are going to be some very confused plants and critters outside. I think it's going to be a long, hot summer. Ugh!

    #ClimateChange #MaineWx #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel #ExtremeTemperatureSwings #TemperatureSwings

  26. Alrighty then. 11 F this morning, allegedly it's going to be almost 60 F next week. There are going to be some very confused plants and critters outside. I think it's going to be a long, hot summer. Ugh!

    #ClimateChange #MaineWx #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel #ExtremeTemperatureSwings #TemperatureSwings

  27. Sunny but #hazy as #WildfireSmoke returns to #Maine Sunday

    An #AirQuality Alert is in place for Sunday.

    Emily Pike, August 2, 2025

    "Sunday morning lows in the 50s and 60s, with highs in the 70s to 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny, but Canadian wildfire smoke will bring a thick haze for the higher elevations. An Air Quality Alert is in effect Sunday.

    "An #AirQualityAlert is in effect from 1 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025, for parts of #Maine and #NewHampshire due to expected high levels of #ParticlePollution.

    "The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued the alert for the Western and Eastern Interior regions of the state, including areas in #Franklin, #Somerset, #York, Cumberland, #Androscoggin, and #Kennebec counties. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued a similar alert for #Coos, #Grafton, and #Carroll counties.

    "Air quality is expected to reach levels that are considered 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' due to a plume of smoke moving in from Canada.

    "Those most at risk include children, older adults, people with respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, and anyone who is physically active outdoors. Even healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms and should consider limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity during this time.

    "High pressure is keeping things dry and sunny, which may allow the smoke to linger into next week, thickening into Monday.

    "Looking Ahead: Maine is off to a dry start this August. Without significant rainfall soon, #drought conditions could develop, potentially affecting #crops and increasing #FireRisk.

    "The 8-day forecast shows only a few chances for showers and slightly below-average temperatures, mainly in the 70s to 80s."

    Source:
    wmtw.com/article/sunny-but-haz

    #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #MaineWx #NewEnglandWx #WildfireSmoke #Hazy #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel

  28. Sunny but #hazy as #WildfireSmoke returns to #Maine Sunday

    An #AirQuality Alert is in place for Sunday.

    Emily Pike, August 2, 2025

    "Sunday morning lows in the 50s and 60s, with highs in the 70s to 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny, but Canadian wildfire smoke will bring a thick haze for the higher elevations. An Air Quality Alert is in effect Sunday.

    "An #AirQualityAlert is in effect from 1 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025, for parts of #Maine and #NewHampshire due to expected high levels of #ParticlePollution.

    "The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued the alert for the Western and Eastern Interior regions of the state, including areas in #Franklin, #Somerset, #York, Cumberland, #Androscoggin, and #Kennebec counties. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued a similar alert for #Coos, #Grafton, and #Carroll counties.

    "Air quality is expected to reach levels that are considered 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' due to a plume of smoke moving in from Canada.

    "Those most at risk include children, older adults, people with respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, and anyone who is physically active outdoors. Even healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms and should consider limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity during this time.

    "High pressure is keeping things dry and sunny, which may allow the smoke to linger into next week, thickening into Monday.

    "Looking Ahead: Maine is off to a dry start this August. Without significant rainfall soon, #drought conditions could develop, potentially affecting #crops and increasing #FireRisk.

    "The 8-day forecast shows only a few chances for showers and slightly below-average temperatures, mainly in the 70s to 80s."

    Source:
    wmtw.com/article/sunny-but-haz

    #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #MaineWx #NewEnglandWx #WildfireSmoke #Hazy #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel

  29. We got some much-needed rain here in #SouthernMaine today. And luckily, there was time in between showers for the ground to soak it up. I went outside a couple of hours after a soaker, and the ground was completely dry again -- I kid you not!

    #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #MaineWx #ClimateChange

  30. We got some much-needed rain here in #SouthernMaine today. And luckily, there was time in between showers for the ground to soak it up. I went outside a couple of hours after a soaker, and the ground was completely dry again -- I kid you not!

    #ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #MaineWx #ClimateChange