Caribou, Maine – Northern Maine kicks off the week with patchy fog and rising humidity, but it’s Tuesday’s storm threat that could disrupt 4th of July plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a cold front will push into the area late Tuesday, bringing scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy downpours. The most active storms are likely to affect western Aroostook County, but localized impacts could stretch across Penobscot and Northern Somerset through Tuesday night.
Drivers along U.S. Route 1 and local highways near Caribou should expect reduced visibility during foggy morning hours and possible road ponding from intense downpours Tuesday afternoon. While Monday will stay mostly dry and partly sunny with highs near 83°F, conditions shift quickly by Tuesday evening with rain chances spiking to 60%.
Spotters are encouraged to report any strong wind gusts or significant rainfall. Gusts may reach 25 mph in exposed areas.
Looking ahead to the 4th of July holiday, Thursday and Friday bring more scattered storms, though no severe weather is expected at this time. Still, residents planning cookouts or fireworks should monitor updates.
🗓️ Five-Day Weather Snapshot: Caribou, ME
- Monday (June 30): Partly sunny, high 83°F. Light breeze, no rain expected.
- Tuesday (July 1): Chance of showers, t-storms by afternoon. High 84°F. Winds gusting up to 25 mph.
- Wednesday (July 2): Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High 83°F.
- Thursday (July 3): Showers possible before 6 p.m. High 79°F. Monitor skies during evening celebrations.
- Friday (July 4): Slight chance of storms, partly sunny. High near 78°F.
