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WHAT HAS CHANGED
-Updated aviation discussion.
KEY MESSAGES
1) Near normal, to slightly above normal level, temperatures with lower humidity today through early next week.
2) Increasing heat and humidity mid to late week with a return of daily shower and thunderstorm chances.
3) A Beach Hazards Statement was issued today for the dangers of cold water temperatures.
DISCUSSION
KEY MESSAGE 1...Near normal, to slightly above normal level, temperatures with lower humidity today through early next week.
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION... High pressure settles over the region today through Monday. Seasonable temperatures and less humid as a result. 70s in the north today, and low-to-mid 80s in the Central Highlands and Downeast. Upper 70s to low 80s areawide on Monday. RHs generally in the 30s/40s.
KEY MESSAGE 2...Increasing heat and humidity mid to late week with a return of daily shower and thunderstorm chances.
KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION... Moisture transport increases over the area on Thursday in between upper level trof swinging thru Quebec and Bermuda High setting up. PW values increase to near the 90th percentile Thursday and Thursday night. This will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. H5 trof should clear CWA Friday night leaving mainly dry wx through the weekend.
KEY MESSAGE 3...A Beach Hazards Statement was issued today for the dangers of cold water temperatures.
KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION... With the holiday weekend and extra crowds at the coast, the threat of hypothermia due to cold water continues today. Even though air temperatures will not be as warm as the last few days, the potential will still be there given how cold the water is and the increased crowds. Remember to use a life jacket if on any watercraft!
AVIATION /12Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/
Today...VFR. North/northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable.
Tonight...Variable conditions with any patchy late night fog. Otherwise, VFR. Light and variable winds.
Monday...VFR. Light and variable winds in the north, and S wind at KBHB and KBGR. Gusts up 17kts possible.
Monday night-Tuesday...VFR. S winds 5-10kts.
Tuesday night...Mainly VFR, though may see MVFR BHB and coastal Downeast terminals in -shra. Light S winds.
Wednesday...Mainly VFR, though may see MVFR/IFR Downeast terminals early. S 5-10kts.
Wednesday night-Thursday...VFR. MVFR possible Aroostook terminals in showers, possible -tsra on Thursday. SSW winds 5 kts becoming WSW 5- 10kts.
MARINE
Conditions below SCA criteria today into Monday. Seas generally around 2-3ft. Potential for some fog early this morning, and tonight into Monday morning. N winds this morning shifts SW. Winds shift SE/E on Monday. Water temperatures remain around 50.
Winds remain aob 25kts through Thursday. Seas remaining 2-4 feet through Tuesday evening before increasing to 5ft from 25-60NM Tuesday night, and out to 25NM on Wednesday. Seas begin to diminish late Wednesday night.
CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
ME...Beach Hazards Statement through this evening for MEZ029-030. MARINE...None.
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