Caribou, Maine – Storms could drench Caribou and surrounding Aroostook County communities by early Sunday afternoon, bringing locally heavy rain and possible lightning.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers are likely after 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, with thunderstorms expected between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then again in the early evening. Roads like U.S. Route 1 and ME-89 could see ponding or poor visibility. Sunday’s high will be near 72°F, with winds shifting from the south at 6 to 8 mph, then turning west.
Residents should secure outdoor items and avoid travel during active storms. If thunder roars, head indoors immediately and charge mobile devices in advance.
Sunday night brings a 40% chance of lingering thunderstorms, especially between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Temperatures will dip to around 51°F, with northwest winds between 6 and 8 mph.
Next week brings calmer weather. Monday, a slight chance of showers returns early before skies clear and highs climb to 66°F. Tuesday and Wednesday will offer a dry, cooler break, with highs in the mid-70s and sunshine prevailing.
By Thursday and Friday, rain chances return. Thunderstorms may redevelop on Thursday, with rain likely into Friday, capping a variable week of summer weather.
📅 Five-Day Forecast: Caribou, ME (July 20–25)
- Sunday: Showers and t-storms after 2 p.m. — High 72°F
- Monday: Slight chance of showers early — High 66°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, cooler — High 74°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny — High 78°F
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely — High 77°F
- Friday: Chance of showers — High 78°F
