Maine Weather & Weekend Outlook | Portland Maine News

0:00Alright, let's talk about this weather situation. We've got some rain hanging around Thursday morning, especially in the southern parts of Maine and New Hampshire, with a slight chance of brief. Non-severe thunderstorms. Visibility might be a bit rough for the morning commute due to showers and fog. By midday, the rain should wrap up for western and central Maine, but it'll linger a bit longer in the east. The clouds are expected to stick around for most of the afternoon, but we might see some breaks of sunshine closer to dinner time. One expected drop-buster though, the rainfall amounts are pretty modest, just enough to water the plants, not enough to really make a denon. Dry conditions. Looking ahead, Friday is shaping up to be much better with highs near 80 degrees and partly sunny skies, though a stray shower is still possible. In the afternoon, the big news is, Labor Day weekend. It looks mostly dry, but Saturday could see some scattered showers around midday. So keep an eye on the radar if you've got outdoor plans. Sunday is predicted to be warmer and brighter, setting the stage for Monday.

1:03The holiday itself, Monday, is shaping up to be the best day of the weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 70s and plenty of sunshine. So, while the start of the week is a bit damp, the holiday weekend is looking pretty solid. On a different note, Governor Mills is speaking out against the Trump administration's tariffs, calling them attacks on Maine businesses and residents. Also, the Maine Senate race is heating up as the midterms approach, with candidates hitting the campaign trail. And for the sports fans, the high school football season kicked off Thursday night with some exciting matchups across the state. Local news, powered by AI. This is Portland Maine News, today.