Caribou, Maine – A brief window of calm weather arrives Monday in northern Maine, but it won’t last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to Caribou by Tuesday night, signaling a shift toward unsettled summer conditions for much of Aroostook County.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires will taper off Monday, with skies becoming mostly sunny and highs near 76°F. South winds may gust up to 22 mph, keeping air moving but potentially carrying remaining fine particles. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday due to particle pollution. Sensitive groups should continue limiting outdoor activity.
Tuesday afternoon brings a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m., with heavier rain and possible thunderstorms expected Tuesday night. Gusty winds could reach 20 mph, especially along Routes 1 and 161. Rain chances increase to 80% overnight, with rain lingering into Wednesday and Thursday. Daily highs will hover in the low to mid-70s.
By Friday, conditions ease with partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of showers, followed by a cooler, mostly sunny Saturday near 68°F. Still, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts should prepare for rapid weather shifts midweek and avoid paddling or hiking during storms.
5-Day Weather Outlook for Caribou, ME:
- Monday (June 9): Mostly sunny, high near 76°F. Breezy.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of afternoon showers. High near 71°F.
- Tuesday Night: 80% chance of showers. Gusts to 20 mph.
- Wednesday: Thunderstorm risk continues. High near 75°F.
- Thursday: Storm chances persist. High 73°F.
- Friday-Saturday: Drier, cooler. Highs in upper 60s.
Expect additional advisories as the storm threat approaches midweek.
