Caribou, Maine – Summer heat returns to northern Maine Tuesday as Caribou sees its warmest day of the week, with highs pushing 86°F under full sun. But the stretch of dry weather will be short-lived, as scattered storms return midweek and rain chances grow into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, sunshine dominates Tuesday, July 15, with calm conditions and southwest winds up to 10 mph. Wednesday will remain warm, near 89°F, before a weak cold front brings a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. By Thursday night, rain is likely — with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms.
Locals along Route 1 and Route 161 should prepare for potentially slick roads during the Thursday evening commute. Power outages aren’t expected but cannot be ruled out where stronger storms hit. Travelers should monitor conditions and avoid outdoor activities when lightning is present.
Temperatures begin to fall by Friday, with a high near 76°F under partly sunny skies. Saturday looks cooler still, with highs struggling to reach 77°F and a chance of showers increasing again by Sunday.
🌤️ Five-Day Weather Snapshot (Caribou, ME):
- Tuesday (July 15): Sunny, high 86°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny early, slight PM t-storm chance. High 89°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny early. Showers likely PM. High 80°F.
- Friday: Cooler, partly sunny. High 76°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, PM showers. High 77°F.
- Sunday: Showers possible, high 77°F.
