Caribou, ME – Caribou residents should prepare for a warm and mostly sunny Friday with highs near 73°F, followed by a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. The risk of storms after 2 p.m. could impact outdoor plans and travel around the region. Avoid non-essential travel during peak thunderstorm hours to stay safe.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will begin calm with north winds around 6 mph, shifting to light northwest winds overnight. Showers and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon with a 30% chance of precipitation after 2 p.m. Southwest winds will increase to 7 to 13 mph by Sunday, bringing warmer temperatures.
Travelers on Maine Route 1 and local roads should watch for wet conditions and possible lightning. Outdoor events should have contingency plans in case of storms. This weekend, sunny skies will return with highs near 75°F Saturday and warming to 82°F Sunday, though scattered thunderstorms remain possible Sunday afternoon.
The five-day forecast for Caribou from Friday, August 1st through Wednesday, August 6th, shows a blend of sun, summer warmth, and scattered showers. Monday and Tuesday hold slight chances of showers with highs near 78°F to 81°F, while nights stay mild in the mid-50s to upper 50s.
Residents should stay updated as this summer weather alert continues. More advisories could follow depending on storm developments late Sunday and early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME:
Friday, August 1: Sunny, high 73°F; 30% chance thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 2: Sunny, high 75°F.
Sunday, August 3: Sunny then chance of showers/thunderstorms, high 82°F, 30% chance precipitation.
Monday, August 4: Slight chance showers after 11 a.m., high 78°F, 20% chance precipitation.
Tuesday, August 5: Mostly sunny, high 78°F.
Wednesday, August 6: Mostly sunny, high 81°F.
