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Meteorologist Heather Zehr

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Meteorologist Heather Zehr

Matt speaks with Meteorologist Heather Zehr. She discussed the impact of Canadian wildfires on local air quality, noting that smoke from Manitoba and beyond has caused hazy conditions and elevated ozone levels. She predicted that while haze would persist, wind shifts would improve air quality by Saturday. Additionally, she forecasted strong thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds, hail, and flooding on Sunday, along with temperatures reaching 84 degrees. Zayer also confirmed that Saturday would see rain, extending a streak of 10 consecutive weekend rain events, which could affect outdoor graduation ceremonies.

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Drought Conditions Unchanged in Maine as Major Storm Approaches Hardest Hit Areas

Some drought relief is expected in the coastal area.

7 hours ago in Local

Brunswick School Reopening After System Malfunction is Repaired

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10 hours ago in Local

Police investigate overnight vandalism at 4 Portland businesses

Four Portland businesses all located within a block of each other were vandalized Wednesday night.

National Headlines

17 hours ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

3 days ago in National

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7 days ago in National, Trending

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2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.