Caribou, Maine – Hazy conditions grip Caribou overnight and into Monday morning as smoke from distant wildfires prompts an air quality alert for northern Maine. Residents should avoid strenuous outdoor activity through early Monday until conditions improve.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, smoke will linger between 8 a.m. and noon Monday before gradually clearing out. Northwest winds up to 10 mph will help usher in drier, cleaner air by afternoon, with temperatures reaching a high near 74°F. The rest of the week turns notably sunnier, with highs rising each day—reaching the low 80s by Thursday.
Those with respiratory concerns or sensitive health conditions should keep windows closed and limit outside time until air quality improves. Prepare for rapid warming and strong sun by midweek. The next update will follow if advisories extend or new alerts are issued.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine:
- Monday: Areas of smoke early, then sunny. High 74°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 79°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 82°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 84°F.
