Caribou, Maine – Wet roads and thunderstorms could cause problems along Route 1 by midday Friday as a summer storm system moves into northern Maine.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a round of showers and possible thunderstorms will develop Friday morning and intensify between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., bringing locally heavy rain and minor travel disruptions. Afternoon highs will reach around 74°F with light south winds. Rain chances remain at 60%, with isolated storms lingering through the evening. If you’re heading out, especially along Route 1 or near Caribou Municipal Airport, pack rain gear and allow extra time.
Friday night remains damp, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected before 10 p.m., followed by patchy fog developing after 3 a.m. Drivers should use caution in low-visibility areas.
The weekend clears out just in time. Saturday brings sunshine and warm conditions after early fog, with highs near 80°F. Sunday climbs even higher, reaching 83°F under mostly sunny skies — a perfect setup for summer events or travel across Aroostook County. Winds remain light both days, ideal for outdoor activity.
Looking ahead:
- Monday [High 82°F]: Showers possible after 2 p.m., with afternoon thunderstorms returning.
- Tuesday [High 83°F]: Isolated storms, mostly sunny.
- Wednesday [High 85°F]: Drier and warmer to start midweek.
Plan ahead: Expect cooler nights in the 60s with calm winds. Summer heat builds steadily into next week, so stay hydrated, monitor lightning threats, and keep an eye on changing radar conditions.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast: July 11–15
- Friday: Showers and storms likely midday. High 74°F.
- Saturday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 80°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 83°F.
- Monday: Storms possible after 2 p.m. High 82°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, chance of storms. High 83°F.
