Caribou, Maine – Warm, humid air is setting the stage for another round of thunderstorms across central and southern Maine this afternoon, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds expected to impact travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a sinking cold front will keep northern Aroostook County cooler today, while communities to the south—from Bangor to the Upper Penobscot Valley—see highs soar back into the 80s. The most likely zone for locally heavy rain is north of the Lincoln area, raising concerns for ponding on area roads and flash flooding in low-lying spots.
Storms capable of producing damaging winds may develop anywhere from the Central Highlands into the Upper Penobscot Valley, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours. Residents in Millinocket, Greenville, and surrounding towns should be alert for sudden downpours, rapid rises in streams, and reduced visibility on highways such as Route 6 and I-95.
For safety, officials recommend avoiding unnecessary travel during thunderstorms, securing outdoor items, and ensuring cell phones are charged in case of power outages. This round of storms follows a week of unsettled summer weather across Maine, adding to already saturated soils.
Additional advisories may be issued later today as conditions evolve. The main threat of severe weather is expected to subside by late evening, but rain chances linger through midweek.
