Portland won’t be spared as heat wave sweeps Maine

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 18, 2024

Portland could see some record-breaking high temperatures through Thursday as a heat wave moves into Maine for the first time in two years. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in Portland on Wednesday and Thursday after hitting the mid 80s on Tuesday, and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in the city. Higher temperatures are often accompanied by poorer air quality and increased ozone levels, prompting health concerns for at-risk populations.