The rain has also made for one of the most underwhelming foliage seasons in memory, as the excessive moisture is dampening the typically fiery fall shades.
National Weather Service
Tropical storm warning issued for East Coast ahead of potential cyclone
The tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware.
What we know so far about Hurricane Lee and potential impacts in Maine
Here’s a close look at everything we know so far about Hurricane Lee and potential landfall in Maine and New England.
Hurricane watch lifted for Down East Maine
The state is still expected to experience tropical storm conditions, with coastal erosion, downed trees and power outages.
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide
New England will feel some effects from Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricane’s wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
New England has been hit by a likely tornado. Hurricane Lee is up next
A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.
Hurricane watch issued for Down East Maine as Lee spins northward
The storm is expected to weaken in intensity but grow in size as it travels north, and it could make a direct hit in Maine this weekend.
Hot twist to a cool, wet summer brings blast of heat and advisories to Maine
Augusta set high-temperature records twice this week. Several schools closed early due to a lack of air conditioning.
Cool, wet summer yields Portland’s hottest July and ‘the best’ sunflowers
The wet summer was courtesy of a near-record number of days with rain.
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.