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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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41°F
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
7-Day
Outlook: Mon. June 29 → Sun. July 5, 2026
Updated
June 29 at 8:45 AM EDT
Mon. June 29 – Wed. July 1
High pressure centered over southern Quebec this morning will
gradually build into the Saint John Valley today, providing another
pleasant summer day with mostly sunny skies, light northwest winds
of 5 mph or less, and afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
No precipitation is expected, making for excellent conditions for
outdoor activities. Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy as
winds diminish to nearly calm and temperatures fall into the upper
50s. Increasing moisture will also allow dewpoints to climb into the
60s overnight, bringing a noticeably more humid and muggy feel as
the region heads toward the holiday week.
A warm front approaches ahead of low pressure tracking towards James Bay in Canada. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s. A slight chance of a morning shower will give way to a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon as daytime heating combines with increasing moisture. Rain chances are around 50%, although many locations will remain dry for much of the day. Tuesday night will remain mild and humid with mostly cloudy skies, lows around 60°F, and continued chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A cold front from the north/northwest moves through the region Wednesday. Partly sunny skies during the morning will gradually become mostly cloudy, with another round of scattered showers developing during the afternoon along with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures will again reach the lower 80s with light south winds of 5 to 10 mph. By Wednesday night, showers become more widespread as moisture deepens across the region. A few evening thunderstorms remain possible before steadier showers develop overnight. Patchy fog may also form late at night as temperatures settle into the upper 60s.
A warm front approaches ahead of low pressure tracking towards James Bay in Canada. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s. A slight chance of a morning shower will give way to a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon as daytime heating combines with increasing moisture. Rain chances are around 50%, although many locations will remain dry for much of the day. Tuesday night will remain mild and humid with mostly cloudy skies, lows around 60°F, and continued chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A cold front from the north/northwest moves through the region Wednesday. Partly sunny skies during the morning will gradually become mostly cloudy, with another round of scattered showers developing during the afternoon along with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures will again reach the lower 80s with light south winds of 5 to 10 mph. By Wednesday night, showers become more widespread as moisture deepens across the region. A few evening thunderstorms remain possible before steadier showers develop overnight. Patchy fog may also form late at night as temperatures settle into the upper 60s.
Thu. July 2 – Sun. July 5
A stalled weather pattern will bring occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms to the Saint John Valley through the end of the week, although it will not be a washout. A cold front is expected to slow and become nearly stationary across southern New England Thursday into Friday, while the Valley remains positioned along the northern edge of a strong upper-level ridge. This setup will allow several weak disturbances to ride over the ridge and pass through the region, periodically triggering showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday will be the warmest day of the period, with partly sunny skies and highs climbing into the mid-80s. As the afternoon heat and humidity build, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with a 50% chance of rain. The risk for scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Thursday night under mostly cloudy skies, with mild lows in the mid-60s.
A stalled weather pattern will bring occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms to the Saint John Valley through the end of the week, although it will not be a washout. A cold front is expected to slow and become nearly stationary across southern New England Thursday into Friday, while the Valley remains positioned along the northern edge of a strong upper-level ridge. This setup will allow several weak disturbances to ride over the ridge and pass through the region, periodically triggering showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday will be the warmest day of the period, with partly sunny skies and highs climbing into the mid-80s. As the afternoon heat and humidity build, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with a 50% chance of rain. The risk for scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Thursday night under mostly cloudy skies, with mild lows in the mid-60s.
The unsettled pattern continues Friday. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s before another round of scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms develops. Rain chances remain at 50%, although many locations will stay dry for much of the day. Any storms that do develop could briefly interrupt outdoor activities before skies gradually become partly cloudy overnight, with lows around 60.
Conditions improve for Independence Day as the influence of the upper ridge strengthens. Mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s should provide favorable weather for holiday festivities. While an isolated shower cannot be completely ruled out, most communities are expected to remain dry.
Another weak disturbance may approach Saturday night into Sunday, bringing increasing clouds and a 40 percent chance of showers. Sunday will feature partly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s and scattered showers possible through the day. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers Sunday night as temperatures fall into the mid-50s.
Overall, expect a warm and increasingly humid pattern through Friday with periodic opportunities for showers and thunderstorms, but no all-day rainfall is anticipated. Most of the holiday weekend should feature extended dry periods, with the best weather expected on Independence Day.
Extended Outlook
An approaching low pressure area and front bring a
chance of showers/thunderstorms to the Valley around July 5 - 7,
though models are not in agreement on timing and track. Drier
conditions are expected midweek into late week; however, scattered
showers/thunderstorms remain a possibility with chances of
precipitation around 20-40%. Climate trends suggest above normal
temperatures and above normal precipitation for the Saint John
Valley July 6-12.
Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
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Dangerous
Heat Expands East as Storms Bring Heavy
Rain and Severe Weather Threats
An active weather pattern will affect much of the United States through Tuesday. Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from the Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest on Monday before spreading into the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday. Some storms may produce heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flooding, especially across northern New England and parts of the Great Lakes. Flooding concerns will also continue across west Texas, where slow-moving thunderstorms may repeatedly develop. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across much of the central and eastern United States, with afternoon temperatures reaching the 90s and lower 100s. Combined with high humidity, heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees will create hazardous conditions, particularly where warm nights provide little relief.
An active weather pattern will affect much of the United States through Tuesday. Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from the Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest on Monday before spreading into the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday. Some storms may produce heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flooding, especially across northern New England and parts of the Great Lakes. Flooding concerns will also continue across west Texas, where slow-moving thunderstorms may repeatedly develop. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across much of the central and eastern United States, with afternoon temperatures reaching the 90s and lower 100s. Combined with high humidity, heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees will create hazardous conditions, particularly where warm nights provide little relief.
Powerful
Thunderstorms Expected Across
the Northern Plains and Upper
Midwest
A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected today across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with the greatest threat from northeastern South Dakota into northwestern Minnesota. Some storms may produce widespread damaging wind gusts capable of causing power outages and tree damage. Large hail is also likely, and a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Additional severe thunderstorms are expected to develop later today across the Dakotas, Minnesota, and nearby areas as warm, humid air fuels the atmosphere. Farther south, isolated thunderstorms may develop near the dryline across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, where strong wind gusts will be the primary hazard.
A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected today across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with the greatest threat from northeastern South Dakota into northwestern Minnesota. Some storms may produce widespread damaging wind gusts capable of causing power outages and tree damage. Large hail is also likely, and a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Additional severe thunderstorms are expected to develop later today across the Dakotas, Minnesota, and nearby areas as warm, humid air fuels the atmosphere. Farther south, isolated thunderstorms may develop near the dryline across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, where strong wind gusts will be the primary hazard.
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Heavy
Rain May Trigger Localized
Flooding in the Northern
Plains and West Texas
Periods of heavy rain
will continue to raise localized
flooding concerns across parts
of the Northern Plains today,
especially in North Dakota,
where several days of rainfall
have already left the ground
saturated. Although rainfall
amounts are not expected to be
exceptionally high, even
moderate additional rain could
lead to flash flooding in
vulnerable areas. Elsewhere
across the Northern Plains and
Upper Mississippi Valley,
scattered heavy showers may also
produce isolated flooding. In
southwest Texas, increasing
moisture and afternoon heating
will help fuel thunderstorms
along the dryline. Some storms
may produce intense downpours
capable of causing localized
flash flooding, particularly in
low-lying or poor drainage
areas.
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Dry,
Windy Conditions Increase
Wildfire Danger Across the
Southwest
Dry and windy weather will continue to create an elevated risk of wildfires across much of the Southwest and Four Corners region today. Low humidity, dry vegetation, and gusty southwest winds will make it easier for any new fire to spread quickly. The greatest concern extends across Arizona, southeastern Utah, western and central Colorado, western and central New Mexico, and southern Wyoming. Winds of 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 30 to 40 miles per hour in some areas, will combine with extremely dry air to create hazardous fire weather conditions. Although widespread critical conditions are uncertain, localized areas could experience rapid fire growth. Residents should avoid activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire.
Dry and windy weather will continue to create an elevated risk of wildfires across much of the Southwest and Four Corners region today. Low humidity, dry vegetation, and gusty southwest winds will make it easier for any new fire to spread quickly. The greatest concern extends across Arizona, southeastern Utah, western and central Colorado, western and central New Mexico, and southern Wyoming. Winds of 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 30 to 40 miles per hour in some areas, will combine with extremely dry air to create hazardous fire weather conditions. Although widespread critical conditions are uncertain, localized areas could experience rapid fire growth. Residents should avoid activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire.
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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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- 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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