Maine communities break and tie daily temperature records, with more heat on tap Friday

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 2, 2026

Some Maine communities on Thursday broke or tied temperature records for July 2 as extreme heat warnings and advisories remained in effect for much of the state. Heat index values soared above 100 degrees across a large swath of Maine on Thursday and are expected to do so again on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. But relief should come Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures expected to begin cooling toward more comfortable levels.