Rain expected midweek, but a drought-busting storm is unlikely

Any rain is welcomed at this point, but the steady, soaking rain may miss Maine.

Rain on the way today likely to bring some drought relief to Maine

Look for up to 20 storms this hurricane season. There normally are 14.

Federal meteorologists scaled back an earlier estimate and increased the odds of a normal season from 25% to 30% because of uneven sea surface temperature.

Drought persists as Maine has another month of well below average rainfall

Quick-hitting storms do little to change conditions on the ground, and more heat is in the forecast.

Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast

Record flash flooding has killed at least 16 people in Kentucky and swamped entire towns.

U.K. breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles

One scientist says the temperatures in Britain were 'virtually impossible' without human-driven climate change.

Heavy rain hits Florida, flooding strands Miami vehicles

Parts of Florida were facing heavy rain and wind as a storm system that battered Mexico moves across the state.

A taste of summer on tap this weekend

Get ready for the first summery beach day of the year this Saturday.

Generally cool and unsettled to start off May

The calendar shows May has begun, but the weather is certainly still acting like it's early April.

Thousands lose power as storm brings snow, rain, winds to Maine

Central Maine Power Co. reported more than 2,700 customers were without power at one point Tuesday in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties.