Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bangor, Bangor International Airport (KBGR)

Lat: 44.8°NLon: 68.82°WElev: 190ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Dedham ME

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:05pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 08:05pm until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Dedham ME
 44.72°N 68.7°W (Elev. 351 ft)
4:32 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
8pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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