Caribou, ME – Residents across Maine should prepare for a soaking rain late Thursday into Thursday night, with the heaviest totals likely across the Downeast region.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a wetting rain system is expected to arrive Thursday afternoon and persist through the night, potentially dropping an inch or more in localized areas. The highest chance for heavy rainfall sits over Downeast Maine, though forecasters note the storm track could shift northward.
Temperatures will remain mild Wednesday, climbing into the upper 60s to around 70 degrees, before falling into the mid to upper 40s overnight. The incoming rain band could impact evening commutes and late-night travel on Thursday, with standing water possible in low-lying areas.
By Friday, showers are expected to taper off, with drier conditions returning for the weekend. However, forecasters say a few scattered rain showers could move across northern Maine on Sunday.
Travelers and residents are encouraged to monitor updates, as small changes in the storm’s path could significantly affect which regions receive the heaviest rainfall.
