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47°23'N /
68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
St. John River @ Dickey Bridge,
Allagash
Approx.
32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
Apex Wx
Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley, Maine
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High: 64° at 2:43 pm | Low: 34° at 5:39m
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N at 1 mph | Max. Daily
Gust: 10 mph at 11:08 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Tuesday, May 19
Normal High: 63° |
Record High: 89° (2017)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 20° (1944)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.29" (2025)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 20° (1944)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.29" (2025)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1948)
Rain: 12.51"
| normal: 13.02" (-0.51")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 25-26: 84.8" | normal: 99.3" (-14.5")
Snow 24-25: 73.2" | normal:
99.3" (-26.1")
❄️
Annual snowfall measured from
July 1 - June 30 ❄️ | Data
source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS
Caribou climate data
Source: NOAA
Weather Prediction Center
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& Moon Information🌕
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Moon
Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter
Sat. 23 May at 7:11 am
The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
Outlooks
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7-Day Outlook: Tue. May 19 – Mon. May 25
Today – Thursday
A warm front will move across Maine this morning as a low pressure
system passes through the region. Temperatures will rise quickly ahead
of the front, with highs reaching the upper 60s across region. Warm
and humid conditions will continue through Wednesday until a cold
front moves through Wednesday night. High temperatures on Wednesday
will reach the upper 70s across northern Maine.
Thunderstorms may develop this afternoon, especially from the Central Highlands south through Bangor and Downeast areas. Some storms could become strong or severe. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, although small hail is also possible in stronger storms. Storms are expected to form in isolated spots, making exact locations difficult to predict. Areas near and south of the Interstate 95 corridor have the greatest chance for severe weather. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, but the overall threat remains low.
A cold front approaching Wednesday will bring another chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially across Downeast and eastern Maine. Some storms could become strong, with gusty winds as the primary threat. Wind gusts up to around 30 mph are possible during the afternoon, even outside of thunderstorms. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms may produce brief heavy rainfall and isolated small hail before activity diminishes Wednesday night.
Much cooler air will move into the region behind the cold front Thursday and remain in place through Saturday night. High temperatures Thursday will only reach the low 50s under mostly sunny skies, with breezy northwest winds making conditions feel even cooler. Thursday night remains mostly clear with temperatures falling into the low 30s in Fort Kent and vicinity. Light west winds expected.
Updated
May 19 at 7:00 AM EDT
Today – Thursday
Thunderstorms may develop this afternoon, especially from the Central Highlands south through Bangor and Downeast areas. Some storms could become strong or severe. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, although small hail is also possible in stronger storms. Storms are expected to form in isolated spots, making exact locations difficult to predict. Areas near and south of the Interstate 95 corridor have the greatest chance for severe weather. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, but the overall threat remains low.
A cold front approaching Wednesday will bring another chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially across Downeast and eastern Maine. Some storms could become strong, with gusty winds as the primary threat. Wind gusts up to around 30 mph are possible during the afternoon, even outside of thunderstorms. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms may produce brief heavy rainfall and isolated small hail before activity diminishes Wednesday night.
Much cooler air will move into the region behind the cold front Thursday and remain in place through Saturday night. High temperatures Thursday will only reach the low 50s under mostly sunny skies, with breezy northwest winds making conditions feel even cooler. Thursday night remains mostly clear with temperatures falling into the low 30s in Fort Kent and vicinity. Light west winds expected.
Mostly cloudy skies continue tonight with showers likely this evening, then a slight chance of showers overnight. Temperatures in the low 60s with calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Wind gusts up to 15 mph possible. Rainfall totals less than 0.10-inch expected.
Wednesday features partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers. highs in the upper 70s with southwest wind 9-15 mph becoming northwest during the afternoon. Wind gusts 25-30 mph possible. Chance of rain 20%. Mostly clear skies Wednesday night with a low in the mid- to upper 30s. Northwest wind around 5-10 mph with gusts up to 22 mph.
Thursday features sunny skies and cooler temperatures with a high in the low 50s. Northwest wind around 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Mostly clear skies continue Thursday night with a low in the middle 30s and west wind around 6 mph.
Friday – Monday
Friday will remain mostly sunny, with highs recovering slightly
into the upper 50s to around 60. Gusty northwest winds will continue
through the day before diminishing Friday night with light northwest
winds expected. Overnight temperatures Friday night will fall
into the low 30s across northern and sheltered areas, creating the
potential for frost formation and possible damage to sensitive
vegetation.
Temperatures will gradually moderate over the weekend, with highs
reaching the low to mid-60s Saturday and Sunday under partly to mostly
sunny skies. Temperatures expected in the low 40s Saturday and Sunday
nights. Clouds will begin to increase Sunday night, bringing a chance
for showers into Memorial Day and Monday night as a more unsettled
pattern develops.
Memorial Day currently looks partly sunny with a high in the low
60s and a 30% chance of showers and light southeast winds. For Monday
night, a 30% chance of showers with lows in the low to mid-40s
expected.
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Strong thunderstorms capable of severe weather and flash flooding will shift from the Plains into the Southern Plains and Ohio Valley today and tonight. The greatest flood threat is expected across parts of Texas and the Midwest, where heavy rainfall may lead to rapidly rising water and dangerous travel conditions. Some storms could also produce damaging winds and hail. At the same time, a major early-season heatwave continues across the eastern United States. Temperatures in many cities from the Mid-Atlantic into New England will climb into the mid-90s, with some locations challenging daily heat records through Wednesday. Cooler air and scattered showers will gradually spread eastward behind a cold front late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing relief from the heat. Meanwhile, colder conditions continue across parts of the Rockies and northern Plains following recent late-season snowfall.
Severe
Thunderstorms Expected from Texas to the
Great Lakes
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening from the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley and lower Great Lakes. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, although isolated flash flooding may also occur in areas of heavy rainfall. The highest risk for very large hail is across parts of west-central and north-central Texas, where intense thunderstorms may form in a hot, humid, and unstable atmosphere. Some storms could become supercells capable of producing large hail and strong winds before weakening later tonight. Farther north and east, scattered severe storms may develop along a cold front stretching into the Midwest and lower Great Lakes. These storms could organize into lines capable of producing pockets of damaging winds through the evening hours. Residents across affected areas should stay alert for watches and warnings.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening from the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley and lower Great Lakes. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, although isolated flash flooding may also occur in areas of heavy rainfall. The highest risk for very large hail is across parts of west-central and north-central Texas, where intense thunderstorms may form in a hot, humid, and unstable atmosphere. Some storms could become supercells capable of producing large hail and strong winds before weakening later tonight. Farther north and east, scattered severe storms may develop along a cold front stretching into the Midwest and lower Great Lakes. These storms could organize into lines capable of producing pockets of damaging winds through the evening hours. Residents across affected areas should stay alert for watches and warnings.
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Stormy
Tuesday Brings Localized Flash Flood
Threats in Texas and the Ohio Valley
Strong thunderstorms will spread across much of Texas today and tonight, bringing heavy downpours and a risk of localized flash flooding. Storms developing from north Texas into central and southern parts of the state may repeatedly move over the same areas, especially near Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston. Urban and flood-prone locations could see rapid water buildup despite generally dry ground conditions. Along the Gulf Coast, very humid air will support intense rainfall rates this evening and overnight. Meanwhile, southern Illinois and Indiana face an increasing flood risk tonight after heavy rain soaked the region earlier this week. New rounds of thunderstorms are expected to track repeatedly along the Ohio River Valley overnight, and saturated soils will allow rainwater to run off quickly, increasing the chance of flash flooding.
Strong thunderstorms will spread across much of Texas today and tonight, bringing heavy downpours and a risk of localized flash flooding. Storms developing from north Texas into central and southern parts of the state may repeatedly move over the same areas, especially near Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston. Urban and flood-prone locations could see rapid water buildup despite generally dry ground conditions. Along the Gulf Coast, very humid air will support intense rainfall rates this evening and overnight. Meanwhile, southern Illinois and Indiana face an increasing flood risk tonight after heavy rain soaked the region earlier this week. New rounds of thunderstorms are expected to track repeatedly along the Ohio River Valley overnight, and saturated soils will allow rainwater to run off quickly, increasing the chance of flash flooding.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Dry,
Windy Conditions Raise Fire Danger
Across the Southwest
Warm, dry, and breezy weather will increase wildfire danger across parts of the Southwest today, especially in New Mexico and eastern Arizona. Strong afternoon sunshine will mix stronger winds down to the surface, producing steady south to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, with higher gusts in some locations. At the same time, very dry air will cause humidity levels to fall into the low teens and even single digits in some desert areas, including southern Nevada and the Mojave Desert. The combination of dry vegetation, gusty winds, and low humidity could allow fires to spread quickly if they start. The greatest concern is in parts of central and southern New Mexico, including the Middle Rio Grande Valley, where brief critical fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon.
Warm, dry, and breezy weather will increase wildfire danger across parts of the Southwest today, especially in New Mexico and eastern Arizona. Strong afternoon sunshine will mix stronger winds down to the surface, producing steady south to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, with higher gusts in some locations. At the same time, very dry air will cause humidity levels to fall into the low teens and even single digits in some desert areas, including southern Nevada and the Mojave Desert. The combination of dry vegetation, gusty winds, and low humidity could allow fires to spread quickly if they start. The greatest concern is in parts of central and southern New Mexico, including the Middle Rio Grande Valley, where brief critical fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon.
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Weather Notice:
This information is based on available computer models and data and
may not reflect current conditions or later forecast updates. Always
visit NWS Caribou at
https://www.weather.gov/car/ for the latest official watches,
warnings, and advisories for northern Maine.
Apex Wx is a private weather information service unaffiliated with NOAA/NWS operated by Joseph Becker, PhD. Dr. Becker holds a certification in weather forecasting from Penn State University and is a trained NWS Storm Spotter.
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The vast majority of weather apps are automated without human oversight and can miss critical, nuanced details during severe or changing weather. Do not rely on an app for the forecast. Instead, go to weather.gov for the forecast.
Radar apps visualize precipitation intensity using color-coded echoes. However, updates are not instant, and even the most advanced composite radar mosaics can be delayed by 5 to 20 minutes by the time they reach your app.That delay means the weather you are viewing might already be miles away — or more intense than the image suggests.
Apex Wx is a private weather information service unaffiliated with NOAA/NWS operated by Joseph Becker, PhD. Dr. Becker holds a certification in weather forecasting from Penn State University and is a trained NWS Storm Spotter.
Credits
- Sun/Moon data from timeanddate.com.
- NOAA Warning Banner provided by WillyWeather.com.
- Additional Archived Weather Data from Apex Wx is at the University of Utah's MesoWest
- Apex Wx logo by Joanna Becker ©2016 (Visit Bushi and Brush Arts Dojo)
The vast majority of weather apps are automated without human oversight and can miss critical, nuanced details during severe or changing weather. Do not rely on an app for the forecast. Instead, go to weather.gov for the forecast.
Radar apps visualize precipitation intensity using color-coded echoes. However, updates are not instant, and even the most advanced composite radar mosaics can be delayed by 5 to 20 minutes by the time they reach your app.That delay means the weather you are viewing might already be miles away — or more intense than the image suggests.
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