Caribou, Maine – A strong cold front pushing through Maine will bring widespread rain and possible thunderstorms Saturday, with the heaviest downpours expected across the Central Highlands and interior regions south of Katahdin.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, showers could begin late tonight near and north of I-95, with patchy fog developing—especially south of Katahdin. Friday remains mostly cloudy and humid, with scattered showers continuing from the Central Highlands northward.
The main round of rain arrives Saturday, sweeping northwest to southeast throughout the day. Thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours, primarily across the north. Temperatures may spike into the low 80s in interior areas before the front passes, creating added instability.
Rain ends Sunday morning north of Katahdin and in the afternoon across southern and eastern Maine. Lingering showers could persist Downeast through Sunday evening. Behind the front, cooler and drier air takes hold, bringing clearer skies and more comfortable conditions into early next week.
Additional weather advisories may be issued if thunderstorm risks increase or rainfall rates intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, humid. High near 75°F. Scattered showers late.
- Saturday: Rain and possible thunder. High near 78°F. Breezy southeast winds.
- Sunday: Morning showers taper off. High around 70°F. Clearing late.
- Monday: Sunny and cool. High near 68°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s.
