Caribou, Maine – Drivers and early risers in Caribou should brace for thick haze and patchy fog stretching through Friday morning, followed by a surge in heat and a slight chance for weekend thunderstorms. Temperatures are already trending above average and will climb sharply, with Monday on track to break into the 90s—making it one of the hottest stretches of the season so far.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, haze and fog will be persistent through early Friday, especially before 8 a.m. each day. Skies clear to full sunshine by Friday afternoon, with highs reaching the low to mid-80s. By Saturday, a weak front brings the first real rain chance in days, with spotty showers and isolated storms possible by late afternoon and into the evening. Southwesterly winds on Sunday will push even warmer air into the region, and Monday is forecast to be hot and dry, with highs near 92°F. Locals are urged to limit strenuous outdoor activity in the heat, drive carefully in reduced visibility, and keep an eye on weather alerts if thunderstorms develop this weekend.
Fog may reduce visibility on key routes like Route 1 and Route 89 through early Friday. Outdoor events, farm operations, and travel plans should account for changing conditions, with the hottest temperatures and highest humidity expected early next week. The heat will likely persist through at least Wednesday, with additional rounds of showers and storms possible.
Stay tuned for fresh advisories if thunderstorm coverage increases or air quality worsens over the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Caribou, Maine:
- Friday: Patchy fog early, then sunny. High near 84°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 85°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High near 87°F.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High near 92°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, chance of showers or thunderstorms late. High near 87°F.
