Caribou, Maine – Northern Maine residents enjoying a warm, sunny Saturday should brace for a fast-changing weather pattern as thunderstorms threaten the region Sunday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 2 p.m. Sunday, with gusts up to 20 mph and rain totals between a quarter and half an inch. Winds from the south will increase throughout the day, potentially complicating travel and outdoor plans across Aroostook County.
Saturday remains calm and hot, with highs near 85°F under clear skies. However, clouds will increase Saturday night, setting the stage for a stormy Sunday. Showers are likely to continue into Sunday night, tapering off before midnight as temperatures drop into the mid-40s.
By Monday, conditions clear up again with sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Local officials recommend staying weather-aware Sunday and postponing nonessential travel during peak storm hours.
More updates may follow as weather models evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 85°F. Calm wind becoming south.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 68°F. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and cooler, high near 68°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers after 9 a.m., high near 72°F.
