Caribou, ME – A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, bringing a mix of wet and humid conditions across Maine. Tonight’s forecast calls for warm and muggy weather with patchy fog developing late.
According to the US National Weather Service in Caribou, temperatures are expected to range from the mid-60s to the low 70s overnight, with areas like St. Zacharie seeing lows around 63°F and Clayton Lake around 62°F. The patchy fog may reduce visibility, making travel hazardous.
Friday’s forecast predicts hot and humid weather, with heat index values reaching the lower 90s for inland areas south of Katahdin, and possibly mid-90s near Bangor in the afternoon. Daytime highs will vary, with Millinocket and Lincoln both expecting temperatures around 88°F, and Bangor reaching up to 91°F.
An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible Friday afternoon, but most of the day will remain dry. The heat and humidity will make it feel significantly warmer, with areas like Ellsworth and Topsham experiencing a heat index of up to 95°F.