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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 1d

SATURDAY- My latest thinking on the MidAtlantic storm and how it may impact #Maine. DISCUSSION ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

After a seasonably cool day on Friday, temperatures warm up for the day before cooling down as we head into next week. The day will be mainly sunny with some high cloud cover from the storm to the...

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PROGRAMMING NOTE: The pattern is becoming more active, so I will update more frequently. The website will be the primary source for information. I am seeing an uptick in followers abandoning...

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 2d

FRIDAY - An overview of the upper-level pattern along with the challenges with the developing MidAtlantic storm and its impacts on #Maine ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Friday, October 10, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 2d

🥶🌵🌧THURSDAY PM - The freeze, the #drought, and a storm to watch for southern areas of #Maine heading into next week ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Dry Well Survey - Maine Drought Task Force

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 2d

🌵 THURSDAY October 9th #drought update for #Maine indicates extreme drought region almost doubling in the past week. There is some hope on the way, but the area is in a deep hole ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome! Please pass around this link for folks to report their wells maine-dry-well-survey-maine.hub.arcgis.com

The Maine Emergency Management Agency has prepared this survey to document dry wells and guide individuals toward available opportunities for assistance.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 3d

🥶 THURSDAY - A much cooler and breezy day for #Maine with a FREEZE WARNING overnight into Friday. Updates on the drought and #NorEaster watch through the day ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

A breezy and much cooler day is on tap for the region as high pressure enters the area. A northwest breeze can be stiff at times, with gusts in the teens and 20s, and exceeding 30 mph in the higher...

The National Weather Service offices in Caribou and Gray have issued a Special Weather Statement regarding wildfire concerns due to the late-season warmth, a southwesterly breeze, low relative...

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 5d

🔥🌧️ TUESDAY - Record warmth and wildfire concerns for parts of #Maine before rain moves into the region Wednesday. Frost concerns for Friday morning. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Towering ridges over the east are usually associated with record heat in the summer. The blocking that continues to plague the Northern Hemisphere, as it has for months, brings that element. Record...

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 6d

🔥MONDAY - Elevated fire danger and record temperatures to start the week for #Maine. Showers midweek, with widespread frost possible by Friday. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Monday, October 6, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 9d

🌵 THURSDAY, October 2nd #drought update for #Maine indicates the situation is worsening for Washington County. Dry well count per the
Maine Emergency Management Agency is up to 448. Is your well dry or low? Please report it! ► survey123.arcgis.com/share/1fcc8e...

#MEwx

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 10d

🥶FROST ADVISORY south and east of the mountains for Thursday morning for #Maine. Patchy frost possible along the coast. #MEwx

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 10d

🌵 WEDNESDAY - Ongoing #drought in #Maine mirrors history. I discuss. Frost/freeze alerts are ending as we head closer to winter. ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

For those who have been following along, I've mentioned periodically that I began to notice the onset of the drought last fall when we had a dry October after below-average rainfall in the summer of.....

Monday September 29, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 13d

🌵🔥🥶 MONDAY - Dry times continue for #Maine. Fire danger levels are likely to increase on Tuesday. Frost potential and surf on the way. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

This pattern is something else. This is shaping up to be the worst drought in decades, with no clear end in sight. Tropical systems to the south will be shoved out to sea to the east/northeast....

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 18d

🏄🏼‍♀️🌊🌧️ WEDNESDAY - HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK along with moderate surf for the south coast of #Maine. The tropical season continues. Rain is expected on Thursday. How much? ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

HIGH RIP CURRENT with a MODERATE SURF RISK: Hurricane Gabrielle passes well south of Newfoundland on a track for the Azores by Friday. While the storm is far enough away, some long-period swell...

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · 19d

🌦️ TUESDAY - A few showers around #Maine as a cold front enters the region. Questions on where a stalled boundary sets up determine rain chances through Thursday. Quick thoughts ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

I am back in Kennebunk from the trip to Lubec. Over 880 miles traveled and 300+ photos taken over the course of 4 days. The Cobscook Bay/Bold Coast region is a precious area. I will share a few...

Monday, September 8, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 8

🥶 MONDAY - Frost advisory overnight for parts of #Maine into Tuesday as temperatures in some areas flirt with the freezing mark. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Hoodie weather has arrived for the early morning starts as an anomalously strong area of high pressure moves into the region from Canada. This taste of early fall could bring areas of frost to the...

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Saturday September 6, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 6

⚠️🌪️ SATURDAY - NOT FOR ALARMS BUT AWARNESS...
The Storm Prediction Center has increased the tornado risk for SW #Maine. Know where your SAFE PLACE is and have MULTIPLE WAYS to receive alerts! #MEwx

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 6

⛈️⚡🌪️ SATURDAY - One of the better setups for #severe weather for #Maine. Damaging wind, locally heavy rainfall, hail, and low tornado threat. DISCUSSION ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

Stay on alert!

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

I am not one to sound alarms unless necessary. I despise model hype. Those who are simply looking to spread fear for clicks and shares are disingenuous and worthy to be blocked. I started my journey.....

Friday, September 5, 2025

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌦️FRIDAY - A warm front enters #Maine, which brings dew points up, and sets the stage for strong-to-severe storms on Saturday. DISCUSSION ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Before I get into it, a special thank you to my monthly Patreon donors, along with those who have sent checks and wired funds through VENMO and PayPal. I am grateful to my business partners, who are.....

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am coming that way in a couple of weeks. I am concerned as to what I may see.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌵The #drought continues to worsen in #Maine, with no real relief in sight. What are you seeing or experiencing? #MEwx

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌬️🔥THURSDAY - Elevated fire danger for areas of #Maine for the day. The latest outlook on potential rain Friday into the weekend ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

The National Weather Service offices in Gray and Caribou have issued a special weather statement due to elevated fire danger concerns across a significant portion of the state. With a cold front...

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 3

⚡WEDNESDAY - Interior areas of #Maine may get a shower/storm in the afternoon. Rain is on the way, but how much? I drop the F-bomb in the long range ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

I mentioned in a post on the PTW Facebook page on Tuesday that my wife and I are headed up the coast to spend a couple of days in Lubec on September 19-22. The last time we were there was 15 years...

The holiday weekend wraps up with slightly warmer temperatures as high pressure settles in and takes control through Tuesday. The sea breeze picks up in the afternoon with the incoming tide, which...

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Mike Haggett @pinetreeweather.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌤️ #LaborDay MONDAY - The unofficial end of summer ends on peaceful note for #Maine. Shower chances return later in the week. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx

Monday September 1, 2025