Weather

Heads up, Maine, we could be in for some strong to possibly severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, especially if you’re in the mountains or inland areas.

The state of Maine is not known for tornadoes, but we do see a few each year. And even though tornadoes in Maine are generally less severe than ones in other parts of the U.S., especially the area known as Tornado Alley, they can still be dangerous.

Here's a look at what the weather will be like for Independence Day in your area

If you haven't already heard (or felt!), it's going to be wicked-hot in Maine today. Fortunately, even if you don't have an AC or a swimming pool, there are several options nearby to help get or stay cool today.

As we continue to deal with a crazy level of inflation, the majority of the country is looking for ways to save money. We're cutting back on eating out, cutting back on the number of streaming services we subscribe to, and being extra conservative with what we buy at the grocery store...

Not counting all of the rivers and streams, Maine is home to more than 6,000 lakes and ponds.

much of Maine see strong thunderstorms today (Thursday), but some of these storms could even produce hail, damaging winds and sporadic power outages.

Oh, you thought that water falling from the sky was free?

Maine has seen some real soakers over the years. There have been times where the rain has contributed serious flooding that caused damage to homes and made roads impassable. But one rain event really stands out, and it poured so hard a new record was set for the state.

Maine is not known for tornadoes. We live in one of the snowiest states in the country, and long, cold winters are what many think of when asked about life in Maine. But we do see tornadoes in the Pine Street State. Here's a quick look at how often they occur.

How likely is New England to get hit with a hurricane this summer?

If you have spent any time watching the news, or looking at news websites, in the last few days, there is a good chance that you have stumbled across at least a few stories about the wildfires currently burning across Canada. It should not be a surprise that the smoke from those intense fires has started to drift into the United States...

Now, let's be clear, it's not like the entire state is going to be buried under a foot of fresh May snow.

An omega block is one of those quirky weather patterns where a big ol’ high-pressure system gets sandwiched between two low-pressure systems with one on each side.

Even with a healthy daily-dose of Allergra 180, these pesky seasonal allergies always seem to find a way to wreck my week.

As per usual here in Maine, our spring weather has been a little wonky, hasn't it?