Caribou, ME – A significant weather shift is poised to sweep through Northern Maine, bringing soaking rains and potential thunderstorms that will disrupt plans for Juneteenth and continue into the weekend. The most impactful weather is expected to arrive before dawn on Thursday, with forecasts indicating the possibility of nearly an inch of new rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service office in Caribou, showers and a possible thunderstorm are predicted to develop after 3 a.m. on Thursday. The daytime high is expected to reach near 68 degrees, but strong south winds could gust as high as 21 mph, creating blustery and wet conditions. The chance of precipitation stands at a high 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible, which could affect travel on local roadways like U.S. Route 1.
This unsettled pattern is set to continue into the start of the weekend. Friday will see likely showers, primarily before 5 p.m., under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will turn cooler, with a high near 60 degrees, accompanied by a brisk northwest wind that could gust up to 18 mph. Drivers should exercise caution during commutes as periods of rain may reduce visibility on area roads.
Looking ahead, the chances for showers will decrease but not disappear entirely. Saturday brings a slight chance of showers with a more pleasant high near 74 degrees. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return on Sunday and carry over into Monday, with daytime highs climbing to around 81 degrees. Residents should remain prepared for intermittent wet weather as the new week kicks off.
Further advisories could be issued as the Thursday weather system approaches the region.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Thursday: Showers and Thunderstorms Likely. High: 68°F
- Friday: Showers Likely. High: 60°F
- Saturday: Slight Chance of Showers. High: 74°F
- Sunday: A Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms. High: 81°F
- Monday: A Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms. High: 81°F
