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Rainy and Chilly Late This Week

Mostly cloudy and cool conditions continue tonight and through the day Thursday. There could be some more breaks of sun on Thursday in the Crown of Maine. A coastal storm will bring rain to the area Thursday night through Saturday and into Saturday night. It will be breezy as well, especially near the coast. The summit of Katahdin will likely see accumulating snow with this system. Not out of the question that some of the other higher peaks could see some flakes, especially at night. Elsewhere, precipitation type will be entirely rain. Weather begins to improve on Sunday, though some leftover rain showers will still be possible. Sunnier skies expected Monday, along with more seasonable temperatures. For more details, please visit weather.gov/car

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	W et Bulb Globe Temperature Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas. For more background info on WBGT, click here.		Local Heat Graphics & Information Designed for the public and decision makers, this page gives the Heat Index and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature forecasts for our local area and provides explanations and links to their use for decision making.
	3-Day Maximum Apparent Temperature Map displays the 3 day maximum apparent temperatures. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 1 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

	Day 2 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 3 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day three. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

Hazards Assessment	Weather Hazards Map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 states. Map automatically refreshes every five minutes. Loop of sea-level pressures and fronts through day 7	National Forecast Maps	Surface Analysis The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.