Caribou, Maine – A stretch of warm, sunny days will give way to possible thunderstorms and gusty winds across northern Maine starting late Sunday, bringing a shift for Caribou and surrounding Aroostook County towns into the first half of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, dry and pleasant conditions Saturday will yield to scattered storms late Sunday night into Monday, with a 20% chance of rain initially rising to 50% by Monday evening. Winds from the southwest could gust up to 23 mph Sunday, making for a breezy afternoon on open roads like Route 1 and I-95 north of Presque Isle.
Communities including Caribou, Limestone, and Fort Fairfield may see passing thunderstorms and showers through Wednesday morning, with daytime highs near 84°F Monday and a gradual cooling trend into the mid-70s by Wednesday. Overnight lows will hover in the 50s to low 60s, keeping evenings mild but humid.
Travelers should plan for reduced visibility and slick conditions during any heavier showers. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items ahead of gusty winds and monitor local alerts for potential lightning or minor flooding. Power interruptions are unlikely but possible during storms; charge mobile devices and review backup lighting plans.
Storm risks taper by Wednesday night, with sunnier, cooler weather expected to return Thursday and Friday. Further weather advisories could be issued if thunderstorm activity intensifies.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 78°F. Northwest wind 7-9 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 86°F. Southwest wind 6-13 mph, gusts up to 23 mph.
- Sunday Night: Slight chance of storms after 11 p.m. Low 64°F. Precipitation 20%.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, chance of showers late. High 84°F. Precipitation 50%.
- Monday Night: Showers likely after 3 a.m., low 62°F.
- Tuesday: Showers, possible thunderstorms. High 82°F. Precipitation 50%.
- Tuesday Night: Showers continue, low 59°F. Precipitation 40%.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms before noon. High 77°F. Precipitation 20%.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, slight shower chance. High 72°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 70°F.
