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NWS Caribou Watches, Warnings, and Advisories


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Tonight's Low
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Today's Probability of Precipitation
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Tonight's Probability of Precipitation
Tonight's Probability of Precipitation


3-Day Precipitation Totals
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Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
Day 1 Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)


Snowfall Outlook
Snowfall Outlook


Ice Accumulation Outlook
Ice Accumulation Outlook


3-Day Maximum Wind Gust
72-Hour Maximum Wind Gust



Today's Severe Weather Outlook



Today's Tornado Outlook
Maine Tornado Outlook



Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Maine Severe Wind Outlook



Today's Severe Hail Outlook
Maine Severe Hail Outlook



Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Maine Fire Weather Outlook


Fort Kent Outdoor Center
47°23'N / 68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent



Mont Farlagne Route 2, Canada
Mont Farlagne Route 2  NB Canada
Near Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada




St. John River @ Dickey Bridge, Allagash
St. John River at Dickey, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent



ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
ME Route 11 @ Soucy Hill
Approx. 25 mi / 38 km S of Fort Kent




US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
US 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME




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📅 Fort Kent Weather Almanac 📅
Non-metric units unless otherwise indicated; times US Eastern
MesoWest has live and archived Apex Wx data (Station EW0429 Fort Kent).

Thursday, May 14
High: 65° at 4:07 pm  | Low: 44° at 4:43 am
Rainfall: 0.01" | Snowfall: 0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: ESE @ 2 mph | Max. Daily Gust: 18 mph @ 12:00 am
Data source: Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge not heated in winter.

Friday, May 15
Normal High: 61° | Record High: 88° (1954)
Normal Low:  37° | Record Low:  22° (1947)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.10" | Record Rainfall: 0.80" (1953)
Normal Daily Snowfall: 0.0" | Record Snowfall: 3.0" (2002)
Source: NOAA SC-ACIS NWS Caribou climate data / Records since 1893

Precipitation 2026
Rain: 12.45" | normal: 12.61" (-0.16")
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

US National High/Low Temperatures
Source: NOAA Weather Prediction Center


☀️Sun & Moon Information🌕


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Moon Phase: 🌘 Waning Crescent → 🌑 New Moon Sat. 16 May at 4:01 pm EDT

Moon Times for Fort Kent, Maine | Fort Kent Sun & Moon Data



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: Fri. May 15 – Thu. May 21
Updated May 15 at 8:25 AM EDT

Today – Sunday
Low pressure near Cape Cod this morning will bring some rain to southern Maine while high pressure builds into northern portions of the state today. Morning clouds are expected to give way to mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and dry conditions across the Saint John Valley.

Highs today climb into the upper 60s with east-northeast wind 0-5 mph. Tonight, mostly clear skies overspread Fort Kent and other communities as high pressure will be nearly centered over the region.Lows fall into the middle 40s with calm winds expected.

High pressure off the East Coast will bring mostly sunny skies and breezy west winds to the area Saturday with daytime highs climbing into the middle 70s. West wind 5-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph possible. An upper trough ahead of a cold front will cross the region Saturday night bringing partly cloudy skies and a chance of isolated showers after midnight with a 30% chance of precipitation. Temperatures fall into the lower 50s overnight.

Sunday, partly sunny skies start the day with a 40% chance of showers as a cold front moves through followed by Canadian high pressure building into the region as the day progresses with diminishing clouds and mostly clear skies by Sunday night. Highs in the mid-60s with northwest wind 10-15 mph gusting 20-25 mph at times. Mostly clear skies Sunday night with a low in the upper 30s and northwest winds 0-7 mph.

Monday – Thursday
High pressure remains in control of the Valley's weather Monday with mostly sunny skies in the morning and increasing clouds in the afternoon as a warm front approaches. Highs reach the mid-60s with light west winds. Chances of showers and isolated thunderstorms increase Monday night with lows in the upper 40s and light south winds.

A cold front approaches Tuesday with partly sunny skies and a 60% chance of mainly showers and isolated thunderstorms for Fort Kent and vicinity. Highs in the upper 60s. Showers are likely Tuesday night with mostly cloudy skies across the SJV and a 60% chance of precipitation and temperatures in the low 50s.

Showers remain likely Wednesday as the cold front slowly slides into the Maritimes. Highs reach the upper 60s with a 70% chance of showers. Showers remain possible Wednesday evening with a 50% chance of precipitation. Mostly cloudy skies become partly cloudy overnight. Lows fall into the lower 40s Wednesday night.

For Thursday, partly sunny skies develop with a chance of showers in the morning and isolated afternoon showers. Cool high pressure will build in from the Great Lakes with daytime highs in the upper 50s for most Valley locations. Some isolated showers are possible Thursday evening with partly cloudy skies overnight and temperatures in the lower 40s.


🌤️ Daily Weather for Fort Kent & Vicinity 🌤️
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Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite

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Credit: College of DuPage / NOAA GOES-19 Imagery (visible--day; night--infrared)



🇺🇸 Today's US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸

Severe Storm Threat Expands Across Plains While Cooler Weather Reaches Northwest
Severe thunderstorms are expected today and tonight from Iowa into the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible, especially late this afternoon and evening. Very hot temperatures across the Plains, reaching the 90s and lower 100s, will help fuel storm development and may break daily records. Rain and cool conditions will continue across New England today but warmer weather returns Saturday before another round of showers and thunderstorms arrives late in the day. Meanwhile, cooler and more unsettled weather will spread across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies this weekend. Rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds are expected as a strong system moves inland and triggers severe storms across the northern Plains Saturday night


🌪️⛈️ Severe Weather Outlook ⛈️🌪️
Learn more about Severe Thunderstorm Outlooks
Powerful Thunderstorms Expected Across Iowa and Central Plains Today
Severe thunderstorms are expected today across much of Iowa, with dangerous weather also possible from northeast Kansas into Wisconsin. Storms may produce damaging winds over 70 miles per hour and large hail up to two inches in diameter. The greatest threat will develop late this afternoon and continue into tonight as warm, humid air moves northward across the Plains. Storms may organize into large clusters capable of widespread wind damage, especially across Iowa. Additional severe storms are possible in eastern Nebraska and northeast Kansas. Farther south, scattered storms from southwest Kansas into western Texas may produce strong wind gusts and isolated hail. Hot daytime temperatures and unstable air will help fuel severe weather throughout the region.


🌧️Excessive Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Excessive rainfall not expected today or tonight
The probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5 percent.

🔥Fire Weather Outlook
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Critical Fire Weather and Dry Thunderstorms Threaten Plains States
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across parts of the southern and northern Plains. Strong winds, very low humidity, and dry vegetation will create conditions favorable for rapid wildfire spread. The greatest concern is across southeast New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, where dry thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon and evening. These storms could produce little rainfall, frequent lightning, and wind gusts over 58 miles per hour, increasing the risk of new wildfire starts and fast-moving fires. Additional critical fire weather conditions are expected across parts of the northern Plains, where gusty west winds and dry air will continue through the afternoon. Elevated wildfire danger is also forecast across Wyoming and nearby areas because of dry and windy conditions.


National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center

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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.

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US Snowfall Outlook
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Today's High Temperatures
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8-14 Day Temperature Outlook
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8-14 Day Precipitation Outlook

2-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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7-Day Tropical Atlantic Outlook
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Northeast Regional Satellite
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Northeast Severe Weather Outlook
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Northeast Precipitation Outlook
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Northeast Snowfall Outlook
Regional Snow Accumulation


Northeast Ice Accumulation Outlook
Regional Ice Accumulation


Northeast Wind Gust Outlook
NE Wind Gusts


Northeast Wave Height Outlook
NE Wave Height


Maine Drought Monitor
Maine Drouht Monitor


Saint John River at Fort Kent
Saint John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Fish River at Fort Kent
Fish River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


Allagash River above Allagash
Allagash River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.


St. John River at Dickey
St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge measurement.



Environment Canada Weather Map
Canadian Weather Map
Temperature in Celsius



Today's Sun
Today's Sun
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Aurora Outlook
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