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

Bar Harbor, Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB)

Lat: 44.45°NLon: 68.37°WElev: 82ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Fletcher Field ME

Heat Advisory July 2, 05:36pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 05:36pm until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light north wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light north wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Fletcher Field ME
 44.96°N 67.96°W (Elev. 413 ft)
4:32 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
5pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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