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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
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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watches, and warnings, consult the National
Weather Service. Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station (rain gauge not heated in
winter).
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66°F
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90°F
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41°F
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28°F
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RCC ACIS
with Fort Kent weather records dating to 1893. Climate
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data feeds and are intended for informational purposes
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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: Fri. July 24
– Thu. July 30, 2026
Updated
July 24 at 7:50 AM EDT
Fri. July 24 – Sun. July 26
High pressure will build across the Saint John Valley today through
Sunday. Today's weather will feature abundant sunshine and pleasant
conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to
around 20 mph expected.Tonight will be mostly clear and comfortably cool, with overnight lows settling into the mid-50s. Light winds and clear skies will promote efficient cooling, allowing patchy fog to develop in some river valleys toward daybreak.
Quiet and enjoyable weather will continue through the weekend as high pressure remains in control. Temperatures will gradually warm, with afternoon highs climbing into the middle 80s on both Saturday and Sunday under mostly sunny skies. Winds will remain light, becoming southerly at around 5 mph during the afternoons before becoming calm or nearly calm at night. Overnight lows will generally range from the middle to upper 50s with partly cloudy skies Saturday and Sunday nights.
Mon. July 27 – Thu. July 30
The weather pattern will become more active as the new week begins,
although Monday will remain warm and largely dry. Mostly sunny skies
will allow afternoon temperatures to reach the middle 80s, with
light southerly winds around 5 to 10 mph developing during the
afternoon. While a brief shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out
across the area late in the day, most locations are expected to
remain dry through Monday.By Tuesday, a cold front trailing from low pressure in Canada will begin approaching from the west. Skies will remain partly to mostly sunny for much of the day, with afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 80s before a chance of showers and thunderstorms develops during the late afternoon and evening. Rain chances will increase Tuesday night as clouds become more widespread, with overnight lows settling into the upper 50s.
The greatest likelihood for widespread rainfall will occur from Wednesday into Wednesday night as low pressure and associated fronts moves through the region. Mostly cloudy skies, showers, and scattered thunderstorms are expected, with daytime temperatures cooling into the middle 70s. While there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact track and strength of the system, there is a reasonable opportunity for beneficial rainfall. Current guidance indicates a 30 to 40 percent chance of receiving at least 1/2-inch of rain from this system.
Unsettled weather may linger into Thursday, with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Afternoon temperatures will remain in the middle 70s, with overnight lows in the upper 50s. Conditions are expected to gradually improve later in the week as the system moves away and high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic builds into the region.
Long-range trends indicate slightly above normal temperatures and
above normal precipitation for Fri. July 31 - Thu. Aug. 6.
Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
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Flooding
Concerns in the Carolinas, Dangerous Heat
Expands West, and Monsoon Storms Continue
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flooding threat across parts of the Carolinas through Saturday as a stalled front allows repeated rounds of rain over the same areas. Beach and boating conditions will also remain hazardous. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern United States while expanding into the Great Basin and northern Plains, with desert temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and widespread 90s combined with high humidity elsewhere. Meanwhile, daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms fueled by monsoonal moisture will continue across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Rockies, with locally heavy rainfall capable of causing flooding. In contrast, much of the Great Lakes and Northeast will enjoy cooler, less humid weather behind a recent cold front.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flooding threat across parts of the Carolinas through Saturday as a stalled front allows repeated rounds of rain over the same areas. Beach and boating conditions will also remain hazardous. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern United States while expanding into the Great Basin and northern Plains, with desert temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and widespread 90s combined with high humidity elsewhere. Meanwhile, daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms fueled by monsoonal moisture will continue across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Rockies, with locally heavy rainfall capable of causing flooding. In contrast, much of the Great Lakes and Northeast will enjoy cooler, less humid weather behind a recent cold front.
Severe
Storms Expected Across the
Northern Plains and Upper
Midwest
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and evening across eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. The greatest threats include large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and the possibility of an isolated tornado. Storms may begin as isolated supercells before clustering together as they move east. Additional strong storms are possible along the Carolina coast, where damaging wind gusts may accompany thunderstorms in a hot, humid environment. Isolated downburst winds are also possible across eastern New Mexico and the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Farther west, scattered thunderstorms across the Great Basin and northern Rockies could produce strong, gusty winds despite limited storm organization. Residents in affected areas should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and evening across eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. The greatest threats include large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and the possibility of an isolated tornado. Storms may begin as isolated supercells before clustering together as they move east. Additional strong storms are possible along the Carolina coast, where damaging wind gusts may accompany thunderstorms in a hot, humid environment. Isolated downburst winds are also possible across eastern New Mexico and the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Farther west, scattered thunderstorms across the Great Basin and northern Rockies could produce strong, gusty winds despite limited storm organization. Residents in affected areas should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Flash
Flooding Threat Highest Across
the Carolinas as Heavy Rain
Continues
A significant flash
flooding threat will develop
across parts of the Southeast
today and tonight, with the
greatest risk centered on
portions of the Carolinas. A
stalled front and abundant
tropical moisture will support
slow-moving thunderstorms
capable of producing intense
rainfall, with localized rain
rates exceeding 3 inches per
hour. These storms may cause
dangerous flash flooding,
especially in low-lying and poor
drainage areas. Additional heavy
rain is possible across parts of
the Ozarks and lower Missouri
Valley tonight, although the
exact location of the heaviest
rainfall remains uncertain.
Repeated thunderstorms could
increase the risk of localized
flooding if storms repeatedly
track over the same areas.
Across the Southwest, scattered
afternoon and evening
thunderstorms may also produce
isolated flash flooding,
particularly in vulnerable
terrain and burn scar locations.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical
Fire Weather Conditions Develop
Across Parts of the West
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across northeastern California, northwestern Nevada, and south-central to southeastern Oregon. Very hot temperatures, extremely dry air, and gusty west to southwest winds of around 20 mph will create favorable conditions for the rapid spread of wildfires. Vegetation remains very dry following recent lightning storms that produced little rainfall, increasing the fire danger even further. Residents and visitors should avoid activities that could spark a fire and remain alert for any local fire restrictions. Farther east, northern Montana will also experience elevated fire weather conditions as dry air combines with sustained westerly winds near 20 mph. Although conditions there are not expected to be as severe, dry vegetation and gusty winds will continue to increase wildfire concerns.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across northeastern California, northwestern Nevada, and south-central to southeastern Oregon. Very hot temperatures, extremely dry air, and gusty west to southwest winds of around 20 mph will create favorable conditions for the rapid spread of wildfires. Vegetation remains very dry following recent lightning storms that produced little rainfall, increasing the fire danger even further. Residents and visitors should avoid activities that could spark a fire and remain alert for any local fire restrictions. Farther east, northern Montana will also experience elevated fire weather conditions as dry air combines with sustained westerly winds near 20 mph. Although conditions there are not expected to be as severe, dry vegetation and gusty winds will continue to increase wildfire concerns.
National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center
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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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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 foreca
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
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Fish
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