Caribou, Maine – Showers are set to return to northern Maine by Sunday afternoon, bringing a wet start to the final days of June. Residents around Caribou and along Route 1 should expect on-and-off rain through Tuesday, followed by a drier stretch heading into the 4th of July holiday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, rain is likely Sunday beginning after 2 p.m., with a 70% chance of measurable precipitation. Thunderstorms are not expected until Tuesday, but early-week travel plans could be impacted by slick roads, heavy downpours, and brief gusty winds.
While Saturday night brings patchy fog and lingering showers, Sunday will stay cooler with highs near 66°F. Monday offers a break, with partly sunny skies and temperatures rising to 82°F — a brief summer reprieve before thunderstorms return Tuesday afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph, and rainfall could be locally heavy.
Spotters are encouraged to report any thunderstorm impacts Tuesday evening as weather conditions could shift rapidly. No hazardous weather is expected tonight or Sunday morning.
Six-Day Caribou Forecast (June 29 – July 4):
- Sunday: Showers likely after 2 p.m., high near 66°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high of 82°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., high near 79°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of storms, partly cloudy, high near 61°F.
- Thursday: 40% chance of storms, high of 54°F.
- 4th of July (Friday): 40% chance of storms, high near 73°F. Stay tuned for timing updates.
