Heavy Rainfall and Storms in the Carolinas; Active Pattern in the West; Strong Winter Storm in Alaska

Showers and storms will continue across the Mid-Atlantic today. Some storms may produce heavy to excessive rainfall especially within the Carolinas which could lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding. Valley rain and mountain snow will continue to spread across the West today and Friday. A strong winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to the Arctic coastline in Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sanford, Sanford Regional Airport (KSFM)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 70.72°WElev: 243ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 28 Mar 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

South Sanford ME

Flood Watch until March 29, 03:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until March 29, 03:00pm

    NOW until
    3:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Rain

    High: 49 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Rain

    Low: 37 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 9am, then rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

    High: 47 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 47 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 30 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 50 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 28 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 9am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
South Sanford ME
 43.37°N 70.73°W (Elev. 253 ft)
8:05 am EDT Mar 28, 2024
8am EDT Mar 28, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 3, 2024
 
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