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Snowstorm Tonight - Saturday | Rain & Wind Mon-Tue

Good Afternoon! A snowstorm is expected to bring 3 to 6" to much of northern and eastern Maine beginning tonight and continuing through Saturday. Some rain is likely to mix in over Downeast Maine which in combination with temperatures in the 30s could make for a wetter snow. Precipitation wraps up by the evening Downeast but may linger into Saturday night over the North. A significant rain and wind event is expected Monday and Tuesday. The strongest winds and heaviest rain are expected Downeast. Heavy rainfall in combination with snowmelt could lead to some localized flooding. Strong winds could result in isolated to possibly scattered power outages. For more information, 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.