Meteorologist Christian Bridges

Widely scattered showers develop this afternoon. They won't last long, and should be fairly light. Most will miss out on any rain today, so enjoy the warm temps! #mewx

Here's an update on hurricane #Ian. It's still a minimal hurricane this morning, about to finish crossing the Florida peninsula and enter the Atlantic ocean. Daylight will show the devastation across SW Florida.

#Ian 's eyewall now moving ashore... landfall within the next hour or 2. My thoughts go out to those with friends, family, or property in SW Florida. Hopefully everyone in the evacuation zones made it out in time.

Category 4 hurricane Ian approaching landfall this morning between Ft. Myers and Port Charlotte in SW Florida. Winds are at 140mph, but #Ian likely strengthens even more before landfall. 145 or 150mph not out of the question, worst case scenario for such a large storm. #mewx

#IAN successfully completed its eyewall replacement cycle overnight, expanding the eye from 20 to 35 miles wide. A ton of lightning in the eyewall this AM, likely strengthening before landfall this afternoon near Sarasota.

The eye of #IAN is visible from the Key West radar as it's still over Cuba. Still very well defined, not much indication of weakening from being over Cuba. The eye is around 25-30 miles across. #mewx

Category 3 hurricane Ian has made landfall on Cuba this morning just under cat 4 strength. A formidable looking hurricane, likely a devastating storm for the Tampa Bay Region. The last major hurricane there was 101 years ago in 1921.

The steady rain is here, and it's here to stay! Pockets of heavy rain will be possible through the rest of the afternoon, as well as some rumbles of thunder. Rain comes to an end by around 5pm, a few late day peeks of sun not out of the ?

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for far southern York county, extending into NH. Wind gusts up to 60mph and torrential rain likely with this. Head indoors Kittery area! #mewx

Lots of wind Friday and Saturday. Tomorrow's wind caused by cold frontal passage and pressure gradient with Fiona to the E and high pressure to the W. Winds on Saturday will be from Fiona directly. Highest winds downeast Maine. #mewx

⚡⚡ unusual 5am thunderstorms moving into the Portland area! Hearing some loud thunder here at the station. If it woke you up, tune into Good Day Maine until 9am! #mewx

Let's talk #Fiona winds. Friday will be very gusty behind a cold front and as Fiona passes to the east. Fiona makes landfall as a Nor'Easter style system in Nova Scotia on Saturday, with winds continuing in Maine. Both days will have gusts 30-35mph, isolated up to 40 in spots.

Good morning, happy first day of fall! The equinox is at 9:03pm this evening. Today looks quite wet and stormy. Expect heavy rain through most of the morning, continuing to the mid afternoon. We may squeeze in some late day sun, but I'm not too optimistic. #mewx

Here's a look at how the rest of the week will play out with #Fiona. Cold front pushes through tomorrow, this will keep Fiona to our east. While rain and the worst of the winds stay east of Maine, a strong pressure gradient will lead to very gusty winds Friday & Saturday. #mewx

Our eyes are on the effect of Hurricane Fiona, but there is the chance for some rain and storms tomorrow morning. Looks like a wet morning commute followed by clearing for the afternoon, highs reach the 70s. #mewx

Hurricane Fiona is now an extremely powerful category 4 storm. It's looking very impressive this morning with a large clear eye. We're watching it closely for weekend impacts in Maine! #mewx

Steady rain is done today, with overcast skies and a few sprinkles heading through the afternoon. Tomorrow will be much drier with partly cloudy skies and warmer temps! #mewx

At the beach in cape cod yesterday I saw this fin poking out of the water several times. Of course my immediate thought was great white, but the way it was flopping around on the water surface makes me think sunfish. Anyone have any idea what it might be? It caused quite a commotion at the beach! Sorry for the bad video quality, this is the best I could do 😂😂

Remaining quiet and cool through the early afternoon with just a few showers, with heavy rain developing as we head into this evening. Some rumbles of thunder possible as well, severe weather not expected. #mewx

Hurricane Fiona has just made landfall on the Dominican Republic, and it's currently bringing catastrophic flooding to Puerto Rico as well as an island wide power blackout. Thankfully, this storm is no threat to the continental US. #mewx

Going to be a windy one today, and for much of the remainder of the work week. Winds will gust up to 30mph out of the northwest. The wind will continue to pull much drier air into Maine, feeling much more comfortable by this afternoon! #mewx

Today rain/storm timing: some showers late morning through the afternoon, heavier and stronger activity holds off until 7-8pm. #mewx

Most just foggy/misty this morning, but some areas of showers are moving into Maine. Shower chances increase after noon, strong storms hold off until around sunset. #mewx

Looking for fall? It's coming later this week! Highs will drop 15 degrees and lows will fall into the 30s and 40s Thursday and Friday. I'm looking forward to kicking the humidity to the curb! #mewx

Love to see this! A nice "woosh" of dry air returns late Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Much more comfortable for the middle and end of the week, fall on the way! 🍁🍁😍

Such a cool view of the sun rising over Hurricane Danielle in the far north Atlantic this morning! The eye is about 70 miles across.

Just a nasty flash flooding setup in southern New England with unending heavy rain this AM. Flash flood warning for New Haven CT, be very cautious if you're heading down south on the turnpike today! #mewx

Rain has filled back in after an overnight lull. A sopping morning commute to work and school, grab the umbrella and poncho! Gradual improvements heading into the afternoon. #mewx

So sad saying goodbye to my good friend Lauren Healy today. An incredible co-worker and an even better friend, she'll be SO missed at WGME!

Steady rain pushing into Maine now, overspreading the state through the morning. Watch out for flooding, very wet the rest of the day! #mewx