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

Millinocket, Millinocket Municipal Airport (KMLT)

Lat: 45.65°NLon: 68.69°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Reed ME

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

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 94 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Reed ME
 45.7°N 68.24°W (Elev. 600 ft)
5:23 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
11am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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