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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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Fort
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66°F
Today's Record High
90°F
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41°F
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28°F
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data source: NOAA
RCC ACIS
with Fort Kent weather records since 1893. Climate normals
and historical records are sourced via NOAA/ACIS data feeds
and are intended for informational purposes only. Data can
occasionally contain provisional values or missing periods
due to automated reporting delays.
☀️Sun
& Moon Information for Fort Kent, Maine 🌕
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the US Naval Observatory (USNO), which accounts for complex
orbital variations, gravitational shifts, and atmospheric
refraction. However, actual visibility will vary depending on
your exact local topography, weather, and atmospheric
conditions. More Fort Kent sun and moon information at timeanddate.com.
The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
7-Day
Outlook: Sunday, June 14 – Saturday, June 20
Updated
June 14 at 10:05 AM EDT
Sun. June 14 – Tue. June 16
A warm front will lift across the Valley this morning followed by
the approach of a triple-point associated with an occluding
low pressure area also approaching from the west. The Valley
will be in the warm sector of the approaching system with plenty of
moisture aloft, which will introduce a severe weather potential to the
region as the day progresses. Currently, NOAA's Storm Prediction
Center has the area in a "marginal"
risk area for isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms are possible
this afternoon with damaging wind and a slight risk of tornado
formation possible. With precipitable
water amounts over the region greater than 1-inch, heavy
downpours are possible, so the NOAA Weather Prediction Center has much
of northern Maine in a "slight"
risk for excessive rainfall.
For today, the low pressure and associated fronts will slowly
approach the SJV with a 70% chance of showers and isolated to
scattered thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts less than 1/10-inch for most
locations, with locally higher totals potentially occurring in heavy
downpours or thunderstorms. High in the mid-70s with south wind 0-5
mph in the morning increasing to 5-10 mph this afternoon with higher
gusts possible in any storms that occur.
Showers are likely Monday morning with a 70% chance of
precipitation as the cold/occluded front moves through the Valley. A
slight chance of thunderstorms is also possible Monday afternoon
before showers taper off in the evening behind the front.
Precipitation totals less than 1/10-inch for most locations with
locally higher amounts possible in downpours and/or thunderstorms.
Monday's high reaches the low 70s with southwest wind in the morning
ahead of the front a t0-5 mph becoming west in the afternoon 0-5 mph
behind the front.
Monday night, expect partly cloudy to mostly clear skies to
overspread the Valley as high pressure builds across the SJV. Lows
Monday night fall to around 50 with west wind 0-5 mph.
High pressure builds across the SJV Tuesday into Wednesday with
mostly sunny conditions. Highs Tuesday top out in the mid-70s with
west winds 5-10 mph. Tuesday night, mostly clear skies are expected
with lows near 50, with some upper 40 readings possible, and near calm
winds.
Wed. June 17 – Sat. June 20
High pressure moves east Wednesday with mostly sunny skies and a
slight chance of afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid- to upper 70s with south wind 0-7 mph expected. For Wednesday
night, partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 50s and light
southeast winds.
Another occluding low pressure approaches from the Great Lakes
Thursday and crosses the region Thursday night into Friday potentially
bringing around 1/2 to 3/4-inch rainfall. Partly sunny skies expected
Thursday with a high in the mid-70s and a 70% chance of afternoon
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds 8-14 mph.
Thursday night, showers are likely with an 80% chance of
precipitation and a low in the low to mid-50s. South winds 8-14 mph
overnight.
On Friday, showers are likely along with some isolated afternoon
thunderstorms under mostly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of
precipitation. Highs
in the low 70s with winds becoming west at 8-14 mph.
Friday night, chance of precipitation is 30% with scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms possible in the evening with a chance of
showers overnight. Temperatures in the low to middle 50s with west
wind around 8-14 mph.
Saturday, partly sunny skies overspread the Valley as an
upper-level low crosses the region as it heads into the Maritimes with
a 50% chance of showers across the area. High in the low 70s with west
wind 8-14 mph. Saturday night, partly to mostly cloudy skies with a
low near 50 with a 30% chance of scattered showers for Fort Kent and
vicinity.
Further Ahead
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center outlook for Sun. June 21 through Sat. June 27 indicates below normal temperatures and near normal precipitation for the Saint John Valley.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center outlook for Sun. June 21 through Sat. June 27 indicates below normal temperatures and near normal precipitation for the Saint John Valley.
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🇺🇸 US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸
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Severe
Thunderstorms and Major Temperature Changes
Expected Across the United States
A significant weather pattern change is expected to affect much of the United States over the next few days. Strong to severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While storms across the central United States this morning are expected to weaken as they move south, new thunderstorms are likely to develop later today. Very warm and humid conditions ahead of a cold front will help fuel these storms, especially along the East Coast. Behind the front, much cooler and less humid air from Canada will spread across much of the country. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will continue in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, while increasing tropical moisture raises flood concerns across parts of Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley.
A significant weather pattern change is expected to affect much of the United States over the next few days. Strong to severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While storms across the central United States this morning are expected to weaken as they move south, new thunderstorms are likely to develop later today. Very warm and humid conditions ahead of a cold front will help fuel these storms, especially along the East Coast. Behind the front, much cooler and less humid air from Canada will spread across much of the country. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will continue in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, while increasing tropical moisture raises flood concerns across parts of Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley.
Damaging
Thunderstorms Expected Across the
Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and
Appalachians
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Appalachian regions this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat will be damaging wind gusts, although some storms may also produce hail and a brief tornado. Thunderstorms are expected to become more numerous and intense as a cold front moves eastward through the region. Areas from the Upper Ohio Valley into New England face the highest risk for severe weather, with storms potentially organizing into larger clusters capable of producing widespread wind damage. Farther south, from Virginia through the Carolinas, warm and humid conditions will support scattered strong thunderstorms with damaging winds. Isolated severe storms are also possible across eastern New Mexico and far west Texas, where gusty winds and hail may occur.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Appalachian regions this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat will be damaging wind gusts, although some storms may also produce hail and a brief tornado. Thunderstorms are expected to become more numerous and intense as a cold front moves eastward through the region. Areas from the Upper Ohio Valley into New England face the highest risk for severe weather, with storms potentially organizing into larger clusters capable of producing widespread wind damage. Farther south, from Virginia through the Carolinas, warm and humid conditions will support scattered strong thunderstorms with damaging winds. Isolated severe storms are also possible across eastern New Mexico and far west Texas, where gusty winds and hail may occur.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flooding Threat
Expands Across Texas and
Northern New England
A widespread threat of
heavy rainfall and localized flash
flooding is expected across parts
of Texas and northern New England
today and tonight. In Texas,
abundant Gulf moisture and a
slow-moving cold front will
support numerous showers and
thunderstorms capable of producing
intense rainfall. Areas of west
Texas and the Hill Country face an
elevated flooding risk,
particularly where recent heavy
rains have already saturated the
ground. Urban locations may also
experience flooding if stronger
storms move overhead. Farther
north, northern New England is
expected to see repeated rounds of
thunderstorms with heavy rainfall.
Wet soils from previous rainfall
events will increase the risk of
flooding, especially in low-lying
and mountainous areas. Additional
localized flooding is also
possible in parts of the
Mid-Atlantic and eastern Florida.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Dry
Thunderstorms May Increase
Wildfire Risk Across the Four
Corners and Great Basin
Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon across portions of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. These storms are likely to produce little rainfall, allowing much of the precipitation to evaporate before reaching the ground. As a result, lightning strikes could ignite new wildfires in areas where vegetation remains very dry. In addition, thunderstorms may generate sudden and erratic wind gusts that could rapidly spread any existing fires and create dangerous conditions for firefighters. Areas that recently received meaningful rainfall are less likely to experience these concerns, but many locations remain vulnerable due to exceptionally dry fuels.
Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon across portions of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. These storms are likely to produce little rainfall, allowing much of the precipitation to evaporate before reaching the ground. As a result, lightning strikes could ignite new wildfires in areas where vegetation remains very dry. In addition, thunderstorms may generate sudden and erratic wind gusts that could rapidly spread any existing fires and create dangerous conditions for firefighters. Areas that recently received meaningful rainfall are less likely to experience these concerns, but many locations remain vulnerable due to exceptionally dry fuels.
National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center
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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
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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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