Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Presque Isle (KPQI)

Lat: 46.68°NLon: 68.05°WElev: 535ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (1001.5 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Portage ME

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Portage ME
 46.75°N 68.47°W (Elev. 771 ft)
4:02 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
4pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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