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Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico; Excessive Rainfall and Severe Storm Potential for the Plains

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to track southward and away from Florida; However, this system will enhance rainfall potential across South Florida through Friday. Meanwhile, heavy to excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for portions of the Plains. For the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, new daily record high temperatures are expected later Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Jetport (KPWM)

Lat: 43.64°NLon: 70.3°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jun 6:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Biddeford ME

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 61 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 85 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 61 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 43 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 60 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 46 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 65 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 48 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Biddeford ME
 43.49°N 70.46°W (Elev. 43 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm EDT Jun 1, 2023
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jun 1, 2023-6pm EDT Jun 8, 2023
 
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