Caribou, Maine – Blazing summer heat arrives in Caribou on Tuesday, June 3rd, with a high near 75°F—setting the stage for a turbulent weather week. Dry roads and sunshine will dominate during the day, but travelers should prepare now for midweek rain and potential storms Thursday into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, Tuesday will be mostly sunny with calm winds shifting southwest at 5 to 8 mph. This is the warmest day of the week, followed by increasing humidity and rising rain chances late Wednesday night into Thursday. While Tuesday is clear, roads like Route 1 and U.S. 1A may see slick conditions by Thursday afternoon due to scattered thunderstorms and wet pavement.
Residents should charge devices, secure loose outdoor items, and prepare for possible power outages during Thursday’s afternoon storm window, which may include thunder and gusty winds. Overnight rain is likely to continue into Friday morning.
Looking ahead, temperatures remain summer-like all week, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Rain chances persist into the weekend, especially Saturday afternoon, when another round of storms is possible.
Five-Day Caribou, ME Forecast (Extended Outlook):
- Tuesday, June 3 – Mostly sunny, high 75°F. Calm to light SW wind.
- Wednesday – Mostly sunny, high 84°F. SW winds 6–13 mph, gusts to 23 mph.
- Thursday – Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m., high 81°F. Rain chance 60%.
- Friday – AM rain, then slight chance of showers. High 77°F.
- Saturday – Storms likely late, high 71°F. Chance of rain 60%.
