Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bangor, Bangor International Airport (KBGR)

Lat: 44.8°NLon: 68.82°WElev: 190ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Dixmont ME

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. South wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Dixmont ME
 44.65°N 69.18°W (Elev. 823 ft)
9:17 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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