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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
Weather Information
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units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest
has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).
High: 51° at 4:00 pm | Low: 34° at 11:56
pm
Precipitation: Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N at 5 mph | Max. Daily
Gust: 23 mph at 10:17 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Friday, May 22
Normal High: 64° |
Record High: 89° (2012)
Normal Low: 39° | Record Low: 27° (2007)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.47" (1975)
Normal Low: 39° | Record Low: 27° (2007)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.47" (1975)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (1990)
Rain: 12.72"
| normal: 13.34" (-0.62")
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
☀️Sun
& Moon Information🌕
Times
US Eastern
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Moon
Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter
Sat. 23 May at 7:11 am
🌙↓ Moonset:
1:09 am | 🌙↑ Moonrise:
10:58 pm
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: Fri. May 22 – Thu. May 28
Today – Sunday
Cool high pressure will build across the Saint John Valley today as
Memorial Day weekend gets underway. A weak trough looks to cross the
region this afternoon/evening; however, aside from a few clouds, no
precipitation is expected. Clear skies with near to below freezing
temperatures are expected over the area again tonight, leading to
widespread frost, especially in colder valleys.
Updated
May 22 at 8:35 a.m. EDT
Today – Sunday
For today, mostly sunny and breezy with a high in the upper 50s.
Northwest wind 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph possible. Tonight, clear
and cold with temperatures in the lower 30s and near calm winds.
Widespread frost is likely after 4 a.m.
High pressure will slide from Québec into the Gulf of Maine
Saturday maintaining sunny skies across the Valley. High in the
mid-60s with northwest wind 0-5 mph. Saturday night, clear with a few
clouds after midnight. Low in the middle 30s with calm winds.
Widespread frost possible after 5 a.m.
Sunday, high pressure moves southeast into the Atlantic while low
pressure approaches from the southwest. A large area of warm air
moving in from the south will begin to affect the region Sunday night
as high pressure moves off to the east. At the same time, a low
pressure area passing through the Gulf of Maine will help keep cool
air trapped near the ground across the area. Because of this setup,
rain is expected to spread from southwest to northeast Sunday night.
The rain will gradually end from southwest to northeast Monday
afternoon as the Gulf low moves away to the southeast. Overall, this
system is expected to bring a steady, soaking rainfall from Sunday
night through Memorial Day, and trapped cool air will also make Monday
cooler than Sunday, with afternoon temperatures mostly staying in the
mid- to upper 50s.
For Sunday, partly sunny skies with a high in the upper 60s to near
70. South wind 4-6 mph. Sunday night, 70% chance of rain after
midnight with temperatures in the low 40s. South wind around 0-5 mph.
Monday – Thursday
High pressure builds in from the Mid-Atlantic region Tuesday
bringing partly sunny skies and a lull in rain as low pressure to the
south moves away and another system approaches from the west. High in
the low 70s with a 50% chance of afternoon showers. West wind 0-7 mph.
Tuesday night, mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers. Low in the
upper 40s with southwest wind 0-7 mph.
Wednesday, surface low pressure and associated fronts move east
into the Maritimes while an upper-level trough moves over the region.
Partly sunny skies with a 50% chance of showers are expected with
highs in the mid-60s. Wednesday night, partly cloudy with a 20% chance
of showers and lows in the mid-40s. North wind 0-7 mph.
For Thursday, upper-level trough looks to continue to affect the
Valley with partly sunny skies and isolated afternoon showers for Fort
Kent and vicinity. High in the low 60s with north wind 0-7 mph.
Thursday night, partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the lower 40s
and a slight chance of showers. Northwest winds in the 0-7 mph range
expected.
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Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite
Credit: College of
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night--infrared)
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A slow-moving weather front will bring several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to much of the eastern half of the country through Memorial Day weekend. The greatest concerns will be across the southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Ohio Valley, and Southeast, where some storms may become severe and produce damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rainfall may also lead to scattered flash flooding, especially in eastern Texas, Louisiana, the Ohio Valley, and the southern Appalachians where soils are already wet. Farther north, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will experience a cool, damp, and unsettled holiday weekend with periods of rain and temperatures mostly in the 50s and 60s. Meanwhile, the western United States will remain mostly dry and warm with sunshine and above-normal temperatures.
Severe
Thunderstorm Threat Expands Across the
Southern Plains and Parts of the East
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and continue into the evening across parts of the southern High Plains, especially in west Texas and the Texas Panhandle. The strongest storms may produce damaging wind gusts and very large hail, with some hailstones larger than 2 inches in diameter possible. Additional isolated severe storms may develop across eastern Nebraska and nearby portions of the mid Missouri Valley, where hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Farther east, scattered thunderstorms are expected from the central Gulf Coast to the Tennessee and southern Ohio Valleys. Some storms may produce damaging winds, heavy downpours, and a brief tornado. Warm, humid air and increasing instability will support the threat for severe weather through tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and continue into the evening across parts of the southern High Plains, especially in west Texas and the Texas Panhandle. The strongest storms may produce damaging wind gusts and very large hail, with some hailstones larger than 2 inches in diameter possible. Additional isolated severe storms may develop across eastern Nebraska and nearby portions of the mid Missouri Valley, where hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Farther east, scattered thunderstorms are expected from the central Gulf Coast to the Tennessee and southern Ohio Valleys. Some storms may produce damaging winds, heavy downpours, and a brief tornado. Warm, humid air and increasing instability will support the threat for severe weather through tonight.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Increases
Across the Ohio Valley and Southern
Appalachians
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley through tonight as a moist weather system moves slowly northeastward. The greatest concern for flash flooding will be across parts of northeast Kentucky, southern Ohio, western North Carolina, northeast Georgia, and upstate South Carolina. Repeated rounds of thunderstorms may move over the same areas, leading to locally heavy rainfall and runoff problems, especially where soils are already saturated. Mountainous areas in the southern Appalachians could see enhanced rainfall due to moist winds flowing uphill. Farther west, isolated flooding concerns may also develop late today and tonight across parts of the southern High Plains as thunderstorms organize and move eastward. While confidence in storm coverage remains lower there, localized runoff issues are possible.
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley through tonight as a moist weather system moves slowly northeastward. The greatest concern for flash flooding will be across parts of northeast Kentucky, southern Ohio, western North Carolina, northeast Georgia, and upstate South Carolina. Repeated rounds of thunderstorms may move over the same areas, leading to locally heavy rainfall and runoff problems, especially where soils are already saturated. Mountainous areas in the southern Appalachians could see enhanced rainfall due to moist winds flowing uphill. Farther west, isolated flooding concerns may also develop late today and tonight across parts of the southern High Plains as thunderstorms organize and move eastward. While confidence in storm coverage remains lower there, localized runoff issues are possible.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Warm
and Dry Weather Continues in the West
While Rain Chances Persist Across the
East
A large weather system stretching across the western and central United States will continue to shape conditions across the country today. Warm and dry weather is expected across much of the West, with temperatures running well above normal under light winds and limited rainfall. Meanwhile, a developing storm system over the northern Plains will drag a cold front southward into the Southwest while a nearly stationary front extends eastward into the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. These boundaries will help trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Plains to the East Coast, along with periods of steady rain in some areas. Although widespread wildfire concerns are not expected, parts of New Mexico and West Texas may experience locally dry conditions this afternoon with low humidity levels and breezy winds.
A large weather system stretching across the western and central United States will continue to shape conditions across the country today. Warm and dry weather is expected across much of the West, with temperatures running well above normal under light winds and limited rainfall. Meanwhile, a developing storm system over the northern Plains will drag a cold front southward into the Southwest while a nearly stationary front extends eastward into the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. These boundaries will help trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Plains to the East Coast, along with periods of steady rain in some areas. Although widespread wildfire concerns are not expected, parts of New Mexico and West Texas may experience locally dry conditions this afternoon with low humidity levels and breezy winds.
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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.
Credits
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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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Allagash
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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