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1 mi / 1.5
km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
St. John River @ Dickey
Bridge, Allagash
Mt. Katahdin
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
Mt. Katahdin
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx.
32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME
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Pro 2 Personal Weather Station (rain gauge not heated in
winter).
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RCC ACIS
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or missing periods due to automated reporting delays.
☀️ Sun & Moon Information for Fort Kent, Maine 🌕
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
7-Day Outlook: Sun. July
12 – Sat. July 18, 2026
Updated July 12 at 8:15 AM EDT
Sun. July 12 – Tue. July 14
Sunny skies today will provide pleasant summer weather, with
afternoon temperatures reaching the low 80s and light winds. Patchy
fog may develop late tonight as clouds gradually increase, with
overnight lows settling into the mid-50s.Monday a weak trough will move across the Valley. Conditions will be mostly cloudy and a bit more humid as southwest winds increase to around 5 to 10 mph. A few spotty showers are possible during the day, but many locations will remain dry. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s, with overnight lows in the low 60s. The chance for showers will increase Monday night as a warmer and more humid air mass begins to move into the region.
A significant warmup is expected Tuesday as an upper-level ridge shifts east, allowing very warm air from the western United States to spread into the area. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to around 20 mph, will transport increasingly warm and humid air into the region. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s across inland areas, while dew points rise into the upper 60s to low 70s. The combination of heat and humidity will push apparent temperatures into the mid-90s in many locations.
Scattered showers may develop during the morning, but the greatest concern will be during the afternoon and evening as showers and thunderstorms become more widespread ahead of an approaching cold front. The Storm Prediction Center continues to indicate a 15 percent risk for severe thunderstorms across all but coastal Maine on Tuesday.
The atmosphere is expected to become increasingly unstable, with
sufficient wind
shear to support the development of strong to severe storms
capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and locally
heavy rainfall. The overall severity of the storms will depend on
the exact timing of the cold front, which remains somewhat
uncertain. Thunderstorms may continue well into Tuesday night before
gradually diminishing as the front moves through. Temperatures fall
into the low 60s Tuesday night in Fort Kent and vicinity.
Wed. July 15 – Sat. July 18
A cold front will move east of the region on Wednesday, bringing an
end to the recent stretch of heat and humidity. Although much of the
day will feature a mix of sunshine and clouds, a few scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon
before gradually diminishing Wednesday evening. High temperatures
will reach the upper 70s, with west winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts
up to around 30 mph making it feel noticeably less humid. Overnight
lows will fall into the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies.Another weak cold front will move through the area on Thursday. Most of the day will be dry with intervals of sunshine, but scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms may develop as the front passes. Afternoon temperatures will remain cooler, reaching the low 70s, with overnight lows dropping into the low 50s Thursday night as skies become partly cloudy.
High pressure building south from the Hudson Bay region will bring a stretch of pleasant summer weather heading into the weekend. Friday will be mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels and afternoon temperatures in the low 70s. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with lows in the low 50s.
Saturday looks to be the pick of the week, featuring abundant sunshine, seasonable temperatures in the mid-70s, and low humidity. Saturday night will remain partly cloudy with lows in the low 50s. A slight chance of a few light rain showers may develop late at night, but most locations are expected to remain dry.
Extended Outlook: Sun. July 19 – Sat. July 25
Current trends are for near normal temperatures and slightly above
normal rainfall for the period. High pressure will bring pleasant
weather through Monday, with mostly sunny skies, comfortable humidity,
and highs in the low to middle 70s. Overnight lows will fall into the
mid-50s. Clouds will increase Tuesday as a cold front approaches,
bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms, across the Saint John
Valley. Forecast confidence decreases for the rest of the week as an
upper-level low lingers to the north. Expect a mix of sun and clouds
along with occasional isolated to scattered showers. Despite the
unsettled pattern, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages,
with afternoon highs ranging from the middle 70s to the low 80s and
overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 50s.Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
🌤️ Daily
Weather Overview for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
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🇺🇸 US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸
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Dangerous
Heat Peaks Across the West While Heavy
Rain Threat Shifts South
Dangerous heat will reach its peak today across parts of the Great Basin, northern Rockies, and northern Plains, where widespread triple-digit temperatures are expected. A few locations could challenge or break all-time high temperature records before cooler air begins arriving behind a cold front later today. Residents in the affected areas should stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and take frequent breaks. Meanwhile, repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to bring a risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across parts of the southern Appalachians and Carolinas today. Early this week, the heavy rain threat will shift toward the central Gulf Coast and central Texas, while monsoonal thunderstorms may produce localized flash flooding across portions of the Southwest.
Dangerous heat will reach its peak today across parts of the Great Basin, northern Rockies, and northern Plains, where widespread triple-digit temperatures are expected. A few locations could challenge or break all-time high temperature records before cooler air begins arriving behind a cold front later today. Residents in the affected areas should stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and take frequent breaks. Meanwhile, repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to bring a risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across parts of the southern Appalachians and Carolinas today. Early this week, the heavy rain threat will shift toward the central Gulf Coast and central Texas, while monsoonal thunderstorms may produce localized flash flooding across portions of the Southwest.
Severe
Thunderstorm Threat Focused on
the Carolinas, Georgia, and
Southern Arizona
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across parts of the Carolinas, eastern Georgia, and southern Arizona, where damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. Warm, humid air and an approaching cold front will help fuel storms across the Southeast this afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of producing strong, potentially damaging winds as they move toward the Atlantic Coast. In southern Arizona, afternoon and evening thunderstorms may also generate severe wind gusts due to very dry air near the surface. Elsewhere, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains into the lower Mississippi Valley, as well as across parts of the western Great Lakes, where a few storms could produce hail and locally damaging winds.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across parts of the Carolinas, eastern Georgia, and southern Arizona, where damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. Warm, humid air and an approaching cold front will help fuel storms across the Southeast this afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of producing strong, potentially damaging winds as they move toward the Atlantic Coast. In southern Arizona, afternoon and evening thunderstorms may also generate severe wind gusts due to very dry air near the surface. Elsewhere, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains into the lower Mississippi Valley, as well as across parts of the western Great Lakes, where a few storms could produce hail and locally damaging winds.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flooding Threat
Continues Across Parts of the
Southeast
A risk of excessive
rainfall and flash flooding
continues today from parts of
Kentucky and Tennessee into
Virginia and the Carolinas.
Slow-moving thunderstorms
developing in a very moist
atmosphere could produce
torrential downpours, especially
in areas that have already
received heavy rainfall. The
greatest concern is across
southern North Carolina and
South Carolina, where repeated
storms may lead to localized
flash flooding. Additional heavy
rain is possible from eastern
Virginia into eastern North
Carolina, although the exact
locations of the heaviest
rainfall remain uncertain.
Elsewhere, scattered
thunderstorms capable of
producing locally heavy rain are
expected across parts of Texas,
the Southeast, and eastern New
Mexico. In Arizona, increasing
monsoon moisture will support
afternoon and evening
thunderstorms that could cause
isolated flash flooding,
especially in mountainous areas.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Critical
Fire Weather Conditions Expected
Across Parts of the Northern
Rockies
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across southern Montana, portions of Idaho, and northern Wyoming as strong winds combine with very dry air. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph, along with extremely low humidity, will create conditions that allow fires to spread rapidly. A passing cold front will shift winds later today, but gusty conditions will continue. Elevated fire weather concerns also extend into parts of the northern High Plains, southern Oregon, northern Nevada, and northeastern California, where dry, breezy weather will increase wildfire danger. Across southern and central California, isolated thunderstorms are possible. While some storms may produce lightning with little rainfall, the overall coverage and wildfire risk from thunderstorms remain uncertain.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across southern Montana, portions of Idaho, and northern Wyoming as strong winds combine with very dry air. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph, along with extremely low humidity, will create conditions that allow fires to spread rapidly. A passing cold front will shift winds later today, but gusty conditions will continue. Elevated fire weather concerns also extend into parts of the northern High Plains, southern Oregon, northern Nevada, and northeastern California, where dry, breezy weather will increase wildfire danger. Across southern and central California, isolated thunderstorms are possible. While some storms may produce lightning with little rainfall, the overall coverage and wildfire risk from thunderstorms remain uncertain.
National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center
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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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Fish
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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