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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.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jun 8:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

West End ME

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 62 °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 79. 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: 79 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 59 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 58 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 62 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 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 79. 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 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 59. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
West End ME
 43.64°N 70.27°W (Elev. 13 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm EDT Jun 1, 2023
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Jun 1, 2023-6pm EDT Jun 8, 2023
 
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