Caribou, Maine – Maine residents can expect a warm, sunny Sunday in Caribou, but a haze of wildfire smoke will continue to cloud the skies and pose health risks, especially for sensitive groups.
According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday due to elevated particle pollution. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into northern Maine, pushing pollution into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range across Aroostook and surrounding counties.
While skies will clear Sunday with a high of 75°F and gusts reaching 20 mph, those with asthma, heart disease, or respiratory conditions should continue to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Anyone experiencing shortness of breath, throat irritation, or coughing should reduce time outside and seek cooler indoor spaces.
Visibility and air quality are expected to improve by Sunday night as winds shift and pollutants disperse. Until then, public health officials urge caution. Residents can monitor updates at www.maine.gov/dep/air/.
Looking ahead, Monday will bring more sunshine and a high near 73°F. A chance of thunderstorms returns Tuesday night, followed by unsettled conditions into Thursday.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine (June 7–12)
- Saturday (June 7): Showers likely, especially after 2 p.m. High 71°F. Smoke and patchy fog.
- Sunday (June 8): Sunny. High 75°F. North winds 8–10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Monday (June 9): Mostly sunny. High 73°F. South winds up to 11 mph.
- Tuesday (June 10): Mostly cloudy, high 71°F. Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
- Wednesday (June 11): Showers and thunderstorms likely. High 74°F.
- Thursday (June 12): Continued chance of storms. Partly sunny. High 75°F.
