High temperatures to grip much of Maine for the next few days, forecasters say

A stretch of hot, humid weather will bring unusually high temperatures across much of Maine early this week.

The combination of heat and humidity will make some spots in Maine feel like the mid- to upper 90s, prompting towns to open cooling centers and remind people to take precautions against the soaring temperatures .

“We’re looking daytime highs that will be about 10 to 15 degrees above normal,” said Sarah Jamison, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Gray. The hot spots will be from the Midcoast over to the Western Maine foothills, she said.

Temperatures on Monday and Tuesday are likely to hit 95 or higher in Augusta, Waterville, Fryeburg and Farmington while staying slightly cooler in other inland areas. Portland and towns along the southern coast will be i