Caribou, Maine – Thunderstorms could rattle northern Maine Thursday afternoon, with damaging winds and lightning posing risks in and around Caribou.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a strong line of showers and thunderstorms is likely between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, followed by continued storm chances through the early evening. Winds may gust up to 25 mph, particularly near Route 1 and open areas. This weather system may lead to isolated power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
Thursday’s high will reach 67°F under partly sunny skies before storms roll in. Winds from the west will range from 14 to 20 mph with frequent gusts. Residents are encouraged to secure loose outdoor items, delay outdoor plans, and monitor local alerts for sudden storm development.
After the storms move out Thursday night, skies will clear and lows will drop to 45°F, setting up for a mostly sunny and breezy Friday with a high of 63°F. Winds will shift to the northwest with gusts nearing 25 mph.
Looking ahead, rain chances return briefly Saturday afternoon, with only a 20% chance of precipitation and a high near 66°F. Sunday and Monday will bring drier, calmer weather with seasonable highs near 69°F and 74°F, respectively.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
- Wednesday, June 11: Mostly sunny, high 76°F, gusts up to 30 mph
- Thursday, June 12: Thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m., high 67°F
- Friday, June 13: Mostly sunny and breezy, high 63°F
- Saturday, June 14: Slight chance of rain, high 66°F
- Sunday, June 15: Partly sunny, high 69°F
- Monday, June 16: Mostly sunny, high 74°F
