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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
information for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley since 2009
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units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest
has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).
High: 70° at 5:30 pm | Low: 46° at 4:57
am
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: NE @ near calm | Max. Daily
Gust: 12 mph @ 2:30 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Saturday, May 16
Normal High: 62° |
Record High: 87° (1974)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 25° (1957)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.19" (1938)
Normal Low: 38° | Record Low: 25° (1957)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.19" (1938)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: < 0.5" (2016)
Rain: 12.51"
| normal: 12.71" (-0.20")
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
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& Moon Information🌕
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Phase: 🌑 New Moon Sat. 16 May at 4:01 pm EDT
The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
Outlooks
updated 7-9 AM ET Weekdays / 8-10 AM Weekends &
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7-Day Outlook: Sat. May 16 – Fri. May 22
Today – Monday
High pressure off the East Coast will bring mostly sunny skies and
breezy west winds to the Valley today with daytime highs climbing into
the middle 70s. West wind 8-14 mph with gusts 20-25 mph possible this
afternoon. An upper trough ahead of a cold front will cross the region
tonight bringing mostly cloudy skies and a chance of isolated showers
with a 40% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals less than
0.10-inch expected. Temperatures fall into the lower 50s tonight.
Updated
May 16 at 8:45 AM EDT
Today – Monday
Sunday, partly cloudy skies start the day with a 10% chance of
showers as a cold front moves through with Canadian high pressure
building into the SJV as the day progresses. Mostly sunny skies
overspread Fort Kent and vicinity by Sunday afternoon. Highs in the
lower 60s with northwest wind 10-15 mph gusting around 24-26 mph at
times. Mostly clear skies across the Valley Sunday night with a low in
the upper 30s and northwest winds 0-5 mph.
High pressure remains in control of the Valley's weather Monday
with mostly sunny skies and highs in the middle 60s. Light northwest
wind 0-5 mph shift to the south-southwest as the day progresses. For
Monday night, clouds increase as a warm front lifts towards the
region. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms developing after
midnight with lows in the upper 40s, light south winds, and a 50%
chance of precipitation.
Tuesday – Friday
Warm front lifts near or just north of the region Tuesday and
stalls out near the Crown with a chance of showers and isolated
thunderstorms in the morning then showers are likely along with
isolated afternoon thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s with light
northwest winds and a 70% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night,
mostly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Low around 50F with light southwest wind.
Low pressure approaches from Québec Wednesday into Thursday
pulling a cold front across the SJV with showers likely and a
chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s
with west wind 8-14 mph. Wednesday night, clouds decrease
with a 40% chance of showers heading into Thursday morning. Low in
the lower 40s with light northwest wind.
Thursday, partly sunny skies develop as the cold front moves
east in the Maritimes and high pressure beings to build in from
the Great Lakes region. Shower activity tapers off by afternoon
with a 20% chance of precipitation. High in the middle 50s with
northwest wind 8-14 mph expected. Thursday night, partly cloudy
skies and dry conditions with a low in the upper 30s and light
northwest wind.
Friday features mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the
upper 50s as high pressure drifts east towards New England with
light northwest winds across the Saint John Valley. Friday night
looks partly cloudy and cool with overnight lows in the upper 30s
to around 40.
Further ahead, Memorial Day weekend is looking partly cloudy
with temperatures near seasonal norms.
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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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Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue across parts of the Midwest today, with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain possible. Another round of severe weather is expected from the northern Plains into the upper Midwest Saturday night through Sunday, especially from eastern Nebraska into parts of South Dakota and Minnesota. At the same time, much warmer air will spread across the eastern half of the country. Many areas could see temperatures rise into the 90s by Sunday, while parts of the central Plains may top 100 degrees. Farther west, a colder storm system moving into the Rockies and Great Basin will bring rain, gusty winds, and accumulating mountain snow through Monday, especially in Wyoming, Utah, and nearby higher elevations.
Severe
Thunderstorm Threat Expands Across the
Central Plains Today
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across parts of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. The greatest risk will be from northeast Colorado into western Nebraska and Kansas, where storms may produce very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Front Range late today before moving east across the Plains during the evening. Farther east, scattered severe storms could also form from eastern Nebraska into Iowa and northern Missouri, with large hail and strong winds possible. Warm, humid air feeding into the region will help storms strengthen quickly.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across parts of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. The greatest risk will be from northeast Colorado into western Nebraska and Kansas, where storms may produce very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Front Range late today before moving east across the Plains during the evening. Farther east, scattered severe storms could also form from eastern Nebraska into Iowa and northern Missouri, with large hail and strong winds possible. Warm, humid air feeding into the region will help storms strengthen quickly.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Downpours May Cause Localized Flooding in
the Ohio Valley
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across parts of the lower and middle Ohio Valley, bringing periods of heavy rainfall. Some storms may repeatedly move over the same areas, increasing the chance for localized flooding, especially in cities, low-lying roads, and poor drainage areas. The greatest concern stretches from portions of the central Plains into the Ohio Valley, where warm and humid air will help fuel slow-moving storms. While the region has generally dry soil conditions that should limit widespread flooding, isolated flash flooding remains possible where heavier storms persist.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across parts of the lower and middle Ohio Valley, bringing periods of heavy rainfall. Some storms may repeatedly move over the same areas, increasing the chance for localized flooding, especially in cities, low-lying roads, and poor drainage areas. The greatest concern stretches from portions of the central Plains into the Ohio Valley, where warm and humid air will help fuel slow-moving storms. While the region has generally dry soil conditions that should limit widespread flooding, isolated flash flooding remains possible where heavier storms persist.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical
Fire Danger and Gusty Winds Raise
Wildfire Threat in the Southwest
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and parts of western Texas. Strong west winds of 15 to 25 mph combined with very dry air and dry vegetation will create conditions favorable for rapid wildfire growth. The highest fire danger will occur during the afternoon, when humidity levels drop sharply and winds increase. Elevated fire weather conditions will also extend across portions of the Southwest and southern High Plains. In addition, isolated dry thunderstorms may develop, producing lightning and sudden gusty winds with little rainfall. These storms could spark new fires and cause existing fires to spread unpredictably.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across eastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and parts of western Texas. Strong west winds of 15 to 25 mph combined with very dry air and dry vegetation will create conditions favorable for rapid wildfire growth. The highest fire danger will occur during the afternoon, when humidity levels drop sharply and winds increase. Elevated fire weather conditions will also extend across portions of the Southwest and southern High Plains. In addition, isolated dry thunderstorms may develop, producing lightning and sudden gusty winds with little rainfall. These storms could spark new fires and cause existing fires to spread unpredictably.
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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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Saint John
River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Fish River
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Allagash
River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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