Caribou residents should brace for a soggy Sunday as showers and thunderstorms threaten to disrupt travel and outdoor plans across northern Maine. Localized downpours and patchy fog could slow traffic on I-95 and other routes through Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, scattered showers will begin Sunday afternoon with storm chances rising sharply after sunset. Gusty south winds could reach 29 mph, adding another hazard for drivers. By late Sunday night, storms may deliver a quarter to half an inch of rainfall, creating slick and potentially flooded roads.
Monday brings a strong chance of continued rain, with thunderstorms possible before 9 a.m. South winds will remain steady at 10 to 15 mph, keeping conditions unsettled. Forecasters warn of patchy morning fog that could reduce visibility for early commuters.
Those heading outdoors should secure loose items, charge devices, and prepare for rapid changes in weather. Drivers are urged to slow down and use headlights in heavy rain or fog. Non-essential travel should be avoided if thunderstorms intensify.
Looking ahead, conditions improve slightly by Tuesday, though scattered showers remain possible. Sunshine returns by midweek, offering some relief after a wet start to the week.
Warnings remain in effect through early Monday, and residents are encouraged to monitor local advisories for updates.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine
- Sunday: Scattered showers after 1 p.m., high near 81. South winds up to 29 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
- Sunday Night: Showers and storms likely, low near 62. Rainfall up to half an inch possible. Chance of rain 60%.
- Monday: Showers with thunderstorms possible before 9 a.m., high near 75. Chance of rain 80%.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 72. Chance of rain 40%.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Slight rain chance 20%.
