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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: 69° at 5:57 pm | Low: 29° at 5:17
am
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N at 1 mph | Max. Daily
Gust: 27 mph at 12:00 am
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Sunday, May 24
Normal High: 65° |
Record High: 92° (1992)
Normal Low: 40° | Record Low: 27° (1956)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.60" (1984)
Normal Low: 40° | Record Low: 27° (1956)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.60" (1984)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: —
Rain: 12.76"
| normal: 13.56" (-0.80")
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 Gibbous → 🌕 Full "Blue" Moon
4:45 am Sun. 31 May
Today's Moon Times: 🌙↓ 1:30
am this morning | 🌙↑ 1:28
pm this afternoon
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 24 – Sat. May 29
Surface and upper-level high pressure will slide eastwards today with
clouds gradually increasing over the Saint John Valley as the day
progresses and low pressure approaches from the southwest. Highs peak
in the low 70s with near calm winds in the morning becoming south 5-10
mph this afternoon.
Updated
May 24 at 9:35 AM EDT
Today – Tuesday
Tonight, skies become cloudy with a 60% chance of rain after
midnight. Little precipitation is expected overnight with less than
1.10-inch in most locations. Lows fall into the middle 40s with south
wind 5-6 mph overnight.
Memorial Day features rain with a 100% chance of precipitation with
between 0.25 and 0.50-inch rainfall expected in Fort Kent and
vicinity. High in the upper 50s with south to southeast winds around 6
mph falling to near calm by evening. Precipitation tapers to showers
in the afternoon. Monday night, low pressure and associated troughs
move east with partly cloudy skies overspreading the SJV. Low in the
mid-40s with near calm wind. Chance of rain is 20%, ending in the
evening. Some patchy fog is possible overnight. Rainfall amounts less
than 0.10-inch anticipated.
A warm front slides by Tuesday morning with skies becoming mostly
sunny and notably warmer with temperatures rising into the middle 70s.
A low pressure area and cold front dives across the Valley later
Tuesday bringing a 40% chance of scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts generally less than 0.10-inch for most
SJV locations; however, higher amounts may occur locally in
thunderstorms.
For Tuesday night, an 80% chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms is expected for Fort Kent and nearby communities. Lows
fall into the middle 50s with southwest wind 0-7 mph. Rainfall totals
remain light with less than 0.10-inch expected, except for higher
local totals possible in any storms.
Wednesday – Saturday
Wednesday, a 50% chance of showers and possibly some isolated
afternoon/evening thunderstorms as low pressure moves away, but an
upper-level trough remains near the region. High in the low 70s with
northwest wind 8-14 mph. Wednesday night, partly cloudy skies
overspread Fort Kent and vicinity with a low in the mid-40s and a 20%
chance of showers. Northwest winds in the 0-7 mph range.
Thursday, partly cloudy/partly sunny skies expected with a chance
of afternoon showers. High in the upper 50s to near 60 in most
locations with light northwest wind. Thursday night, partly cloudy
with a 40% chance of showers and temperatures in the low 40s. Light
north wind.
Friday, a 50% chance of showers is expected with partly sunny skies
and a high in the mid-50s. North wind 0-7 mph. Friday night, partly
cloudy with isolated showers and a low near 40 in Fort Kent. Northeast
wind 0-7 mph.
For Saturday, partly sunny/partly cloudy skies continue with a 20%
chance of afternoon showers. High in the upper 50s to around 60. Light
north wind. Saturday night, partly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of showers and a low in the lower 40s. Northwest wind 0-7 mph
expected.
NWS Caribou forecast office notes that "[i]f we can get a clear
night, we can`t rule out patchy frost mainly in Northern Maine on any
of the nights Thursday night to Saturday night", so those with
agricultural/planting interests should monitor the late week forecast
for expected overnight conditions.
🌤️ Daily
Weather for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
Updated
every 3-6 hours from NWS Caribou
Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite
Credit: College of
DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day;
night--infrared)
🇺🇸
US National Weather Outlook
🇺🇸
Unsettled and stormy weather will continue across much of the eastern United States through Memorial Day as slow-moving systems bring repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding, especially in parts of the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, and the Southeast where soils remain saturated. Some storms could also produce damaging winds and hail. Meanwhile, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will stay cloudy, cool, and damp before slightly warmer air gradually returns by Monday. In contrast, the West will remain mostly dry and unusually warm through the holiday weekend, with desert areas reaching the 90s and 100s. Conditions will begin changing early next week as a Pacific storm system brings cooler temperatures and increasing rain chances to the Northwest and Rockies.
Isolated
Strong Storms Possible Across Plains,
Upper Midwest, and Southeast Today
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today and tonight from parts of Kansas and Nebraska into Minnesota, as well as across portions of the Southeast. Storm coverage is expected to remain scattered, but some storms could become intense enough to produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. The greatest threat in the Plains and Upper Midwest will occur during the late afternoon and evening, with isolated severe storms developing along a weak boundary. Farther south in Kansas, gusty winds may become the primary concern. Across the Southeast, thunderstorms are expected to increase through the afternoon as warm, humid air combines with a passing weather disturbance. Some storms may organize into clusters capable of producing localized wind damage and heavy downpours before gradually weakening later this evening.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today and tonight from parts of Kansas and Nebraska into Minnesota, as well as across portions of the Southeast. Storm coverage is expected to remain scattered, but some storms could become intense enough to produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. The greatest threat in the Plains and Upper Midwest will occur during the late afternoon and evening, with isolated severe storms developing along a weak boundary. Farther south in Kansas, gusty winds may become the primary concern. Across the Southeast, thunderstorms are expected to increase through the afternoon as warm, humid air combines with a passing weather disturbance. Some storms may organize into clusters capable of producing localized wind damage and heavy downpours before gradually weakening later this evening.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rain and Localized Flooding Threat
Continues Across Southeast and Ohio Valley
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today from the central Gulf Coast into north Georgia and across parts of the Upper Ohio Valley, raising concerns for localized flash flooding. The greatest risk areas include central Alabama, north Georgia, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, northeast Kentucky, and far southwest Pennsylvania. Storms developing this afternoon and evening may produce intense downpours over already wet ground, increasing the potential for flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Parts of southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans area, may also see heavy rainfall. Across Florida, slow-moving thunderstorms could bring additional locally heavy rain, especially in urban areas where runoff issues are more likely. While flooding will not occur everywhere, scattered impacts are possible where storms repeatedly track over the same locations.
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today from the central Gulf Coast into north Georgia and across parts of the Upper Ohio Valley, raising concerns for localized flash flooding. The greatest risk areas include central Alabama, north Georgia, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, northeast Kentucky, and far southwest Pennsylvania. Storms developing this afternoon and evening may produce intense downpours over already wet ground, increasing the potential for flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Parts of southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans area, may also see heavy rainfall. Across Florida, slow-moving thunderstorms could bring additional locally heavy rain, especially in urban areas where runoff issues are more likely. While flooding will not occur everywhere, scattered impacts are possible where storms repeatedly track over the same locations.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Limited
Fire Weather Concerns Across West and
Northern Plains Today
Fire weather concerns are expected to remain limited across most of the United States today, with no widespread critical conditions anticipated. Warm and dry weather will continue across much of the West, where humidity levels will drop during the afternoon. However, lighter winds should help prevent more serious wildfire danger from developing. Localized areas of elevated concern may still occur in parts of the mountains and wind-prone valleys. In north-central Montana, breezy and dry conditions could increase the risk of rapid fire spread, especially in areas still affected by drought and delayed spring green-up. Elsewhere, isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible from the Great Basin into southern Idaho and the Rockies. These storms are expected to produce little lightning-related fire risk due to improving vegetation and moisture conditions.
Fire weather concerns are expected to remain limited across most of the United States today, with no widespread critical conditions anticipated. Warm and dry weather will continue across much of the West, where humidity levels will drop during the afternoon. However, lighter winds should help prevent more serious wildfire danger from developing. Localized areas of elevated concern may still occur in parts of the mountains and wind-prone valleys. In north-central Montana, breezy and dry conditions could increase the risk of rapid fire spread, especially in areas still affected by drought and delayed spring green-up. Elsewhere, isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible from the Great Basin into southern Idaho and the Rockies. These storms are expected to produce little lightning-related fire risk due to improving vegetation and moisture conditions.
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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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