Caribou, Maine – Drivers and residents across northern Maine should brace for a stormy Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds move in. Roads like U.S. Route 1 could see slick conditions, especially during afternoon downpours and gusts topping 20 mph. Those with outdoor plans should prepare for cancellations or delays.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers and possible thunderstorms will begin Sunday morning and intensify through the afternoon. Winds from the south will shift northwest later in the day, with gusts reaching 22 mph. Rainfall totals could exceed half an inch, reducing visibility and creating dangerous travel conditions.
Saturday will bring calmer weather with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s. However, the shift to stormy conditions Sunday will be sharp, so residents should secure outdoor items and avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall. Power outages remain possible, especially in rural areas.
The storm will taper to scattered showers Sunday night, with clearing skies Monday and a cooler high near 69°F. Sunshine will dominate Tuesday before another slight chance of showers midweek.
Warnings remain in effect through Sunday night. Additional advisories could follow if rainfall totals rise or winds intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 85°F, low 61°F.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 70°F, low 44°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 69°F, low 44°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 71°F, low 46°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy with showers possible, high 73°F, low 49°F.
