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Large and Powerful Storm Transitioning From the Central U.S. into the East

A large and powerful low pressure system is forecast to shift from the central U.S. to the Northeast over the next few days. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Florida to the Carolinas today with damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Heavy rain is likely from the Mid-Atlantic through New England Friday and Saturday, which may lead to urban and renewed river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wiscasset Airport (KIWI)

Lat: 43.96°NLon: 69.71°WElev: 53ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Oct 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newcastle ME

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 53 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy frost after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Frost

    Low: 33 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 55 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 57 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    Low: 54 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 63 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    Sunny

    High: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Patchy frost after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Newcastle ME
 44.03°N 69.53°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 pm EDT Oct 28, 2021
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Oct 28, 2021-6pm EDT Nov 3, 2021
 
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