Caribou, Maine – An unsettled and wet weather pattern is set to arrive in Aroostook County, bringing multiple rounds of showers and a risk of thunderstorms that will persist through the weekend. Residents should prepare for damp conditions beginning Wednesday afternoon, potentially impacting travel and any outdoor activities planned for the Juneteenth holiday. The pattern change follows a mostly sunny Tuesday, giving way to a more dynamic and cooler system.
According to the National Weather Service office in Caribou, the chance for showers begins Wednesday, mainly after 2 p.m. A southwest wind could bring gusts as high as 28 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation throughout the day. This initiates a prolonged period of instability across the region, including areas along U.S. Route 1. Drivers should remain cautious of wet roadways during their commutes.
The potential for wet weather continues into the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected, again primarily after 2 p.m., with a 50% chance of rain. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible, which could disrupt outdoor celebrations. The unsettled conditions linger, with a 60% chance of showers Thursday night.
Looking toward the weekend, the pattern of scattered showers remains. Friday holds a 40% chance for rain, with a high near 72 degrees. The weekend continues the trend with a chance of showers on both Saturday and Sunday, though temperatures will climb back into the mid-to-upper 70s. A warmer and drier start to next week appears possible, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees forecasted for Monday. Advisories may be updated as the week progresses.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou
- Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
- Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
- Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
