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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
Weather
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units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest
has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).
High: 77° at 2:45 pm | Low: 43° at 2:56
am
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NE at 2 mph | Max. Daily
Gust: 16 mph at 9:48 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Sunday, May 18
Normal High: 62° |
Record High: 85° (1954)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 22° (1957)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 2.22" (2014)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 22° (1957)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 2.22" (2014)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: 0.1" (2007)
Rain: 12.51"
| normal: 12.81" (-0.30")
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
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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
updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends &
Holidays
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7-Day Outlook: Sun. May 17 – Sat. May 23
Today – Tuesday
A dry cold front moves through this morning with little in the way of
appreciable moisture and just some increased cloudiness being the main
signs of frontal passage. Otherwise, mostly sunny skies overspread the
Valley this afternoon as high pressure builds down form the James Bay
region. Breezy northwest winds 10-15 mph gusting 25-30 at times are
expected today. High in the middle 60s with only a 10% chance of
precipitation. Mostly clear skies across the Valley tonight with a low
in the mid- to upper 30s and northwest winds 0-5 mph.
Updated
May 17 at 9:50 AM EDT
Today – Tuesday
High pressure remains in control of the Valley's weather Monday as
it slides the region with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and
highs in the middle 60s. Light northwest wind 0-5 mph in the morning
shifts to the south-southwest as the day progresses. Some isolated
showers are possible by afternoon with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Monday night, mostly cloudy skies develop with a 50% chance of
showers as a warm front and wave of low pressure lifts towards the
region. Rainfall totals in the 0.01 to 0.09-inch range are possible
with south-southeast wind 0-5 mph.
Tuesday, mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers in the
morning, then showers are likely with isolated afternoon
thunderstorms. Rainfall totals less than 0.10-inch, though higher
totals are possible in any thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s with a
70% chance of precipitation. West-northwest wind 0-5 mph.
Tuesday night, mostly cloudy skies remain across the Valley with a
50% chance of showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Precipitation totals less than 0.10-inch expected, with higher amounts
possible in thunderstorms. Low in the upper 50s with southwest wind
0-7 mph.
Wednesday – Saturday
A stationary front remains across northern Maine Wednesday with a
40% chance of showers and a chance of isolated afternoon
thunderstorms. High in the mid-70s with west wind 8-14 mph. A wave
of low pressure tracks east across Québec trailing a cold front
through the region Wednesday into Thursday. Skies become partly
cloudy behind the front Wednesday night with a 20% chance of showers
in the evening hours. Lows in the upper 30s with northwest wind 8-14
mph.
Thursday, mostly sunny skies develop as the cold front moves east
in the Maritimes and cool high pressure beings to build in from the
Great Lakes region. High in the middle 50s with northwest wind 8-14
mph expected. Thursday night, mostly clear skies overspread the
Valley with a low in the mid- to upper 30s and light northwest wind
0-7 mph.
Memorial Day weekend gets underway Friday with mostly sunny
skies and temperatures in the upper 50s/low 60s as high pressure
drifts east towards New England. Northwest wind 8-14 mph expected.
Friday night looks mostly clear and cool with overnight lows in
the upper 30s to around 40.
Saturday, mostly sunny skies remain across the Saint John
Valley was high pressure looks to be centered near/over the
region. High in the lower to middle 60s with west wind 0-7 mph.
Saturday night, mostly clear to partly cloudy skies expected with
temperatures in the lower 40s. West-southwest wind 0-7 mph
expected.
Further ahead: Forecast models are less certain with regards to
the late weekend period with an approaching front potentially
affecting the area either Sunday or Sunday night. Highs in the low
60s and lows in the mid-40s, based on current data.
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Credit: College of
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night--infrared)
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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Rounds of severe thunderstorms will move from the northern and central Plains into the upper Midwest through Monday, bringing damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rain. The greatest threat Monday is expected from eastern Kansas into southeastern Nebraska. At the same time, heavy wet snow will spread across the mountains of Wyoming, northern Utah, and Colorado’s Front Range, where 1 to 2 feet could fall in higher elevations. Dangerous fire weather will continue across eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and nearby areas because of strong winds, dry air, and very low humidity. Meanwhile, summer-like heat will expand across the eastern United States, with some areas reaching the 90s and parts of the High Plains topping 100 degrees.
Dangerous
Severe Storms Expected Across the Plains
and Midwest Today
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into tonight from the central and southern Plains into parts of the Midwest. The greatest risk includes eastern Nebraska, Kansas, and nearby areas, where storms may produce very large hail, destructive winds, and strong tornadoes. Some storms could quickly organize into large clusters capable of widespread wind damage during the evening hours. Additional severe storms are possible from eastern Colorado into western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Farther north, parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan could also see damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes later today and tonight. Heavy rain and dangerous lightning will accompany many storms. Residents across the threat areas should closely monitor forecasts, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to move to shelter quickly if severe weather develops.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into tonight from the central and southern Plains into parts of the Midwest. The greatest risk includes eastern Nebraska, Kansas, and nearby areas, where storms may produce very large hail, destructive winds, and strong tornadoes. Some storms could quickly organize into large clusters capable of widespread wind damage during the evening hours. Additional severe storms are possible from eastern Colorado into western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Farther north, parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan could also see damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes later today and tonight. Heavy rain and dangerous lightning will accompany many storms. Residents across the threat areas should closely monitor forecasts, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to move to shelter quickly if severe weather develops.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
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Repeated
Thunderstorms May Cause Localized Flooding
Across the Plains and Midwest
Periods of thunderstorms are expected from Kansas to the upper Midwest through today and tonight, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Warm, humid air flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico will help fuel repeated rounds of storms capable of producing downpours. Most storms are expected to move quickly, which should limit widespread flooding. However, areas from southeastern Nebraska into parts of Iowa and northern Missouri are more vulnerable because several inches of rain have already fallen recently. If storms repeatedly move over the same locations, flash flooding could develop quickly in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Meanwhile, southeastern Louisiana is no longer expected to face a significant flooding threat, with only isolated light showers forecast.
Periods of thunderstorms are expected from Kansas to the upper Midwest through today and tonight, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Warm, humid air flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico will help fuel repeated rounds of storms capable of producing downpours. Most storms are expected to move quickly, which should limit widespread flooding. However, areas from southeastern Nebraska into parts of Iowa and northern Missouri are more vulnerable because several inches of rain have already fallen recently. If storms repeatedly move over the same locations, flash flooding could develop quickly in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Meanwhile, southeastern Louisiana is no longer expected to face a significant flooding threat, with only isolated light showers forecast.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Dangerous
Wildfire Conditions Expected Across the
Southern High Plains
Extreme fire danger is expected today across parts of eastern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado, southwestern Kansas, and the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Strong winds, very dry air, and unusually dry grasses will create conditions favorable for fast-moving and dangerous wildfires. Winds of 25 to 30 mph combined with humidity levels as low as 5 to 15 percent could allow any fire to spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Fire danger will also remain high across much of New Mexico and nearby areas of the southern High Plains. In California, critical fire weather is expected in parts of the Sacramento Valley, where gusty winds and dry conditions may also increase wildfire risk through the day.
Extreme fire danger is expected today across parts of eastern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado, southwestern Kansas, and the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Strong winds, very dry air, and unusually dry grasses will create conditions favorable for fast-moving and dangerous wildfires. Winds of 25 to 30 mph combined with humidity levels as low as 5 to 15 percent could allow any fire to spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Fire danger will also remain high across much of New Mexico and nearby areas of the southern High Plains. In California, critical fire weather is expected in parts of the Sacramento Valley, where gusty winds and dry conditions may also increase wildfire risk through the day.
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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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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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