Maine Weather 3/20 - Evening - Special Weather Statement
March 21, 2026·2 min
The episode opens with host DJ Huzz announcing an active flood advisory for the Piscataquis River near Maxfield and Howland, where an ice jam is causing minor flooding. This is highlighted as the main weather concern as Maine enters the first weekend of spring. Friday starts chilly at 35 degrees around 7 a.m. but warms up through the day, reaching 47 degrees by 3 p.m. Dry conditions prevail initially, but rain moves in around 6 p.m. and continues through 2 a.m. Saturday. The heaviest rain is expected between 8 and 10 p.m., with a 78 percent chance of precipitation at the peak. Winds shift from south to southwest around 10 p.m. as the system moves through. Temperature variations are detailed by region: the south coast and Portland area see the mildest conditions, touching 50 degrees this afternoon. Central regions like Augusta and Waterville top out near 47 degrees, while Bangor and the Penobscot Valley experience mid-40s. The western mountains remain coolest in the low 40s. The rain is noted to cause slick roads for Saturday morning errands. For weekend planning, Saturday afternoon is described as better than Sunday, with the National Weather Service tracking another system trending further south. Practical advice includes keeping rain gear handy and securing loose items like patio furniture before winds pick up. Listeners near the Piscataquis River are reminded to check on property due to ongoing flooding. The episode concludes with a call for feedback and a promise of more coverage tomorrow.
