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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Mainers take advantage of a rare sunny summer Sunday
While this summer isn't done yet, it's tracking to be among the wettest ever in Portland.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Two dead, thousands of flight cancellations, 1.1 million lose power in eastern U.S. storms
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was rerouting planes around storms heading to the East Coast and warned it would likely start pausing flights in and out of the New York City area, Philadelphia, Washington, Charlotte and Atlanta.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
National Weather Service warns of possible flash flooding in Maine starting Monday
Multiple rounds of storms packing heavy rain could trigger flash flooding Monday night into Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Surfs up takes on new meaning as California waves get bigger as Earth warms, research finds
New research shows winter waves off California’s Pacific coast are swelling in size as the planet warms.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Communities plan to open cooling centers as extreme heat takes over
Cooling centers will be open Thursday and Friday in Portland, Scarborough, South Portland and Gray.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
28 and counting: Portland on unprecedented run of days with temp at 60 or above
With overnight lows predicted in the mid-60s or above the next few nights, the streak is likely headed well beyond the previous mark of 24 days set in 1988.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area
A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
How persistent heat can lead to chronic health problems
In healthy humans, a body temperature outside of a narrow band between 98 and 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit risks damage to our cells, tissues and organs. Persistent heat can negatively impact our mental health as well.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as other parts of U.S. reel from scorching heat, floods
Meanwhile, Phoenix broke an all-time record Wednesday morning for a warm low temperature at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
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