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Heat Index
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Tonight's Low
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Today's Probability of Precipitation
Probability of Precipitation


Tonight's Probability of Precipitation
Tonight's Probability of Precipitation


3-Day Precipitation Totals
72-Hour Precipitation Totals


Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
Day 1 Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)


Snowfall Outlook
Snowfall Outlook


Ice Accumulation Outlook
Ice Accumulation Outlook


3-Day Maximum Wind Gust
72-Hour Maximum Wind Gust



Today's Severe Weather Outlook



Today's Tornado Outlook
Maine Tornado Outlook



Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Maine Severe Wind Outlook



Today's Severe Hail Outlook
Maine Severe Hail Outlook



Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Maine Fire Weather Outlook


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47°23'N / 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
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Mont Farlagne Route 2  NB Canada
Near Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada




St. John River @ Dickey Bridge, Allagash
St. John River at Dickey, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent



ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
Approx. 25 mi / 38 km S of Fort Kent




US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
US 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME




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📅 Fort Kent Weather Almanac 📅
Non-metric units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).

Monday, May 18
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 Daily Snowfall: 0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1948)
Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since 1893

Precipitation 2026
Rain: 12.51" | normal: 13.02" (-0.51")
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

US National High/Low Temperatures
Source: NOAA Weather Prediction Center


☀️Sun & Moon Information🌕
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Moon Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter Sat. 23 May at 7:11 am

Moon Times for Fort Kent, Maine | Fort Kent Sun & Moon Data



The Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of Maine
Outlooks updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends & Holidays
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7-Day Outlook: Tue. May 19 – Mon. May 25
Updated May 19 at 7:00 AM EDT

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.

Today features cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon, followed by lingering showers after 2 PM. High in the upper 60s with light and variable wind. Chance of rain 80%, with rainfall totals between 0.10 and 0.25-inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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
High pressure will bring mostly clear skies to the Valley Friday into Sunday with clouds increasing Sunday night and a chance of scattered showers across the SJV Sunday night into Memorial Day as a front affects the area. Frost development Thursday night may be somewhat limited by lingering wind, but calmer conditions Friday night will support a greater frost threat.

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.


🌤️ Daily Weather for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
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Credit: College of DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day; night--infrared)



🇺🇸 Today's US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding, and Dangerous Heat Across Much of the Nation
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 Weather Outlook ⛈️🌪️
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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.


🌧️Excessive Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
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.

🔥Fire Weather Outlook
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Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks

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.


National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center

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8-14 Day Temperature Outlook
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2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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Northeast Severe Weather Outlook
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Northeast Precipitation Outlook
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Northeast Ice Accumulation Outlook
Regional Ice Accumulation


Northeast Wind Gust Outlook
NE Wind Gusts


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Maine Drought Monitor
Maine Drouht Monitor


Saint John River at Fort Kent
Saint John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Fish River at Fort Kent
Fish River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Allagash River above Allagash
Allagash River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


St. John River at Dickey
St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.



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Canadian Weather Map
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Today's Sun
Today's Sun
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Aurora Outlook
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