Emergency Managers' Self Brief Home

Today will be a very muggy and active weather day across the region! We are tracking widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms, fueled by an unusually humid, tropical-like airmass. While some areas from Greater Bangor region to the Central Highlands will see peeks of sunshine this morning, this sun will only add extra energy for storms to develop later in the day. The main threat with today's thunderstorms will be torrential downpours. Because these storms may move slowly or repeatedly track over the same locations, there is a low end risk for localized flash flooding, particularly from the Central Highlands up through the Baxter State Park region. Meanwhile, a unique "backdoor" cold front moving in from New Brunswick will bring a sharp weather change later today. Areas ahead of the front will stay very muggy with temperatures near 80, but as the front pushes southwestward, temperatures will drop quickly into the 60s. Coastal areas will remain cooler today thanks to a sea breeze, though widespread showers and areas of dense fog are expected to roll in tonight. If you are out and about today, keep an eye on the sky, and remember: When Thunder Roars Head Indoors. Also if you encounter flooded roads, turn around, don't drown! Latest forecast: www.weather.gov/car