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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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MesoWest
has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).
High: 58° at 1:35 pm | Low: 34° at 11:59
pm
Rainfall: 0.00" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: W @ 2 mph | Max. Daily Gust:
20 mph @ 1:36 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Tuesday, May 12
Normal High: 60° |
Record High: 93° (1893)
Normal Low: 36° | Record Low: 22° (2002)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.08" (1989)
Normal Low: 36° | Record Low: 22° (2002)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 1.08" (1989)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: 1.0" (2020)
Rain: 12.45"
| normal: 12.31" (+0.14")
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🌕
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Phase: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon Sat. 16
May at 4:01 pm EDT
The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
Outlooks
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7-Day Outlook: Tue. May 12 – Mon. May 18
A large area of high pressure is moving in from the west this morning,
bringing quieter weather to the region. Some low level moisture aloft
will produce a cloud layer roughly between 5-8 thousand feet as the
day progresses with a slight chance of a stray shower for Fort Kent
and vicinity. However, no significant precipitation is expected and
skies clear this evening as high pressure centers overhead with frosty
conditions possible overnight into Wednesday morning.
Updated
May 12 at 8:30 AM EDT
Today - Thursday
Highs today peak in the low 50s with northwest wind near calm this
morning increasing to 5-10 mph this afternoon with some gusts to
around 20-21 mph. Clear skies this morning become partly sunny/mostly
cloudy this afternoon before clearing this evening. Lows tonight fall
to around 30°F in fort Kent with near calm winds under mostly clear
skies.
A storm system moving out of the Great Lakes will bring periods of
light rain to the area from Wednesday into Friday, but the wettest
weather is expected to stay south of Maine. Clouds will increase
Wednesday, with light rain developing later in the day and continuing
Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts look fairly minor, with Fort Kent
and vicinity seeing less than 0.10-inch rainfall Wednesday night.
Highs Wednesday top out near 60°F with west-southwest wind in the
morning shifting to the south-southeast in the afternoon/evening.
Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies with a 90% chance of rainfall
tapering to showers by Thursday morning. Temperatures expected in the
lower 40s and southeast wind 3-4 mph.
The upper level/surface low pressure areas continue to track east
Thursday with mostly cloudy skies and an 80% chance of showers. High
in the upper 50s with south-southeast wind 5-8 mph.
Thursday night into Friday, a secondary area of low pressure is
expected to form south of New England and move out over the Atlantic
Ocean. The heaviest rain associated with that system should remain
well south of the area. Scattered showers are expected Thursday night
with a 30% chance of precipitation. Lows in the mid-40s with east wind
0-7 mph.
Friday – Monday
Upper-level and surface low pressure departing through the
Canadian Maritimes will keep somewhat unsettled weather across
the region into Friday, with a few scattered light showers
possible during the morning and early afternoon hours. The
greatest chance for showers will be across far northern areas,
including around Fort Kent, while many other locations may see
little, if any measurable rainfall. Skies will remain mostly cloudy through much of the day
before gradually becoming partly sunny later Friday afternoon.
High temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s. Friday
night will stay mostly cloudy with isolated showers becoming
less numerous overnight as lows settle into the low 40s.
Conditions gradually improve through the weekend as the departing low pulls farther away. Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with only a slight chance of an isolated shower early in the day. High temperatures Saturday and Sunday will generally reach the mid-60s, while overnight lows fall into the low-to-mid-40s. Much of the weekend will remain dry with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies at times.
High pressure settling just off the East Coast early next week will support continued mild conditions and a good deal of dry weather. Monday looks partly to mostly sunny with afternoon temperatures again climbing into the mid-60s. A passing disturbance may bring another chance for scattered showers Monday afternoon into Monday night as clouds increase, with nighttime lows in the mid-40s.
Conditions gradually improve through the weekend as the departing low pulls farther away. Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with only a slight chance of an isolated shower early in the day. High temperatures Saturday and Sunday will generally reach the mid-60s, while overnight lows fall into the low-to-mid-40s. Much of the weekend will remain dry with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies at times.
High pressure settling just off the East Coast early next week will support continued mild conditions and a good deal of dry weather. Monday looks partly to mostly sunny with afternoon temperatures again climbing into the mid-60s. A passing disturbance may bring another chance for scattered showers Monday afternoon into Monday night as clouds increase, with nighttime lows in the mid-40s.
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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A slow-moving weather pattern will bring periods of unsettled weather to several regions of the country through Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms will continue across the Southeast as a lingering front remains stalled over the region. Farther north, another system moving out of the Great Lakes will spread rain and a few thunderstorms into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday before reaching the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic by Wednesday and Thursday. While severe weather is not expected to be widespread, periods of locally heavy rainfall and occasional thunder will be possible. In the West, another storm system arriving in the Pacific Northwest will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms Wednesday before moving into the Northern Rockies. Higher elevations of the Northern Intermountain Region could see a mix of rain and snow by Thursday morning.
Scattered
Strong Storms Possible in the Midwest
and Florida Today
A few strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of the nation today, with the greatest concerns centered on portions of the Upper Mississippi Valley and the Florida Peninsula. From southeast Kansas into parts of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region, a cold front moving eastward could trigger isolated thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. While storms are expected to remain scattered, a few could produce gusty winds and small hail before weakening after sunset. Farther south, warm and humid conditions across Florida will support scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially near the Atlantic sea breeze along the east coast. A few storms could become stronger and more organized, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and hail. Although widespread severe weather is not expected, residents in these areas should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions through tonight.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of the nation today, with the greatest concerns centered on portions of the Upper Mississippi Valley and the Florida Peninsula. From southeast Kansas into parts of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region, a cold front moving eastward could trigger isolated thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. While storms are expected to remain scattered, a few could produce gusty winds and small hail before weakening after sunset. Farther south, warm and humid conditions across Florida will support scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially near the Atlantic sea breeze along the east coast. A few storms could become stronger and more organized, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and hail. Although widespread severe weather is not expected, residents in these areas should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions through tonight.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rainfall May Cause Localized Flooding
Along Florida’s East Coast
Periods of heavy rain are possible along Florida’s eastern coastline today as a cold front slowly moves south through the state. Moist ocean air flowing inland will combine with daytime heating and sea breeze activity to produce numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially near the Interstate 95 corridor. Some areas could receive several inches of rain in a relatively short period of time, with the greatest potential centered near Jacksonville and other urban locations along the Atlantic coast. While much of the rainfall will help ease ongoing drought conditions, localized flooding of streets, poor drainage areas, and low-lying spots may occur where the heaviest downpours develop.
Periods of heavy rain are possible along Florida’s eastern coastline today as a cold front slowly moves south through the state. Moist ocean air flowing inland will combine with daytime heating and sea breeze activity to produce numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially near the Interstate 95 corridor. Some areas could receive several inches of rain in a relatively short period of time, with the greatest potential centered near Jacksonville and other urban locations along the Atlantic coast. While much of the rainfall will help ease ongoing drought conditions, localized flooding of streets, poor drainage areas, and low-lying spots may occur where the heaviest downpours develop.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Strong
Winds and Dry Conditions Increase Fire
Danger Across the Northern Plains
Gusty northwest winds and dry vegetation will create an elevated risk for grass and brush fires across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Missouri Valley today. Strong winds developing behind a cold front are expected to reach sustained speeds of around 15 to 30 mph, with higher gusts between 35 and 45 mph possible at times, especially across the eastern Dakotas. Although humidity levels will not be extremely low, the combination of dry grasses, warm conditions, and strong winds could allow any fires that develop to spread quickly. Some locations may experience locally critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Gusty northwest winds and dry vegetation will create an elevated risk for grass and brush fires across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Missouri Valley today. Strong winds developing behind a cold front are expected to reach sustained speeds of around 15 to 30 mph, with higher gusts between 35 and 45 mph possible at times, especially across the eastern Dakotas. Although humidity levels will not be extremely low, the combination of dry grasses, warm conditions, and strong winds could allow any fires that develop to spread quickly. Some locations may experience locally critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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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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Saint John
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Fish River
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Allagash
River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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