Caribou, ME – Northern Maine will stay mostly dry and sunny this week, but coastal conditions could turn hazardous by mid-week as Hurricane Humberto stirs up the Atlantic.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, high pressure will dominate Tuesday, bringing calm skies and cooler nights. Temperatures will dip into the upper 30s to low 40s in parts of Aroostook County, with a chance of frost in the North Woods. Daytime highs are expected in the mid-50s to low-60s.
Dry northerly winds of 5 to 10 mph will persist, with occasional gusts up to 25 mph. Low relative humidity between 35 and 40 percent may elevate fire concerns across inland areas.
By Wednesday, swells from Hurricane Humberto, located well to the south in the Atlantic, are forecast to raise seas to 7–10 feet along the Maine coast. The agency warns of an increased risk of rip currents, especially near popular beaches and rocky shorelines. Conditions should gradually improve by Thursday.
Looking ahead, forecasters expect a warming trend into the weekend, with highs reaching the 70s in some inland locations. The next chance of rain arrives early next week as a frontal system approaches from the northwest.
Residents and visitors are urged to use caution near the water mid-week and to monitor updated forecasts at weather.gov/car.
