Caribou, ME – A hot and humid pattern will settle over Maine this weekend, bringing an elevated risk of thunderstorms through early next week, with some storms potentially reaching severe levels.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a slow-moving frontal system is expected to trigger showers and isolated thunderstorms overnight Saturday, particularly in northern Maine. The pattern intensifies Sunday as high temperatures in areas like Bangor could approach 90 degrees, with heavy humidity and widespread storms likely in northern and central regions.
The Weather Service notes that some of Sunday’s storms may become severe, producing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The greatest impacts are expected during the afternoon and evening hours.
Thunderstorms are forecast to persist into Monday and Tuesday as the front drifts southeastward across the state. Central and coastal regions will be increasingly affected early next week, with steady rainfall and the potential for localized flooding. Heavy rainfall areas are most likely across interior Maine on Monday and Tuesday, while scattered storms may extend to the coast.
Conditions may begin to dry out slightly by Wednesday, though some isolated showers will remain possible.
Residents are advised to stay weather-aware and monitor alerts from the National Weather Service throughout the multi-day event. For detailed local updates, visit weather.gov/car.
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