A heat wave with unusually persistent hot and humid conditions occurred across the region from July 2nd through the 5th. Temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s along with dewpoints in the 70s produced heat index readings generally ranging through the 90s. During this time...heat related emergency room visits and requests for ambulance transport increased. The greatest heat related health impacts occurred with adults aged 65 and older. However...no deaths were considered directly attributable to the heat. A cold front crossing the region during the 6th broke the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.

Heat in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JUL-18 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum Heat Index values generally ranged through the 90s during the heat wave.