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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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Fort
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live data for critical safety decisions, severe weather
tracking, or official forecasting. For official forecasts,
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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41°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: Sat. July 25
– Fri. July 31, 2026
Updated
July 25 at 11:15 AM EDT
Sat. July 25 – Mon. July 26
A ridge of high pressure will remain in control through the weekend
and into the start of the new week, bringing a stretch of quiet and
warmer-than-normal weather. Expect mostly sunny to mostly clear
skies each day, with afternoon highs reaching the low to mid 80s
across inland areas. Overnight lows will generally fall into the
mid-to-upper 50s under partly to mostly clear skies.Winds will remain light throughout the period, beginning calm each morning before becoming southerly to southeasterly at around 5 to 10 mph during the afternoon. The combination of clear skies, light winds, and overnight cooling may allow for patchy river valley fog to develop around daybreak, although any fog that forms will dissipate quickly after sunrise.
No precipitation is expected through Monday, making for an
extended period of dry weather with comfortable summer conditions.
Tue. July 28 – Fri. July 31
A ridge of high pressure will remain in control through the weekend
into early next week, providing continued dry weather with
above-normal temperatures. Highs on Tuesday will reach the low to
mid 80s under mostly sunny skies, while overnight lows will settle
into the upper 50s. Light southeast winds will generally range from
around 5 to 10 mph.The weather pattern will begin to change Tuesday night as low pressure approaches from the Great Lakes. A slight chance of showers will develop late Tuesday night before rain chances increase on Wednesday, especially during the afternoon. Temperatures will trend cooler, with daytime highs falling into the mid-to-upper 70s.
The greatest likelihood for widespread wetting rainfall will occur from Wednesday night through Thursday as the approaching low pressure system moves through the region. Periods of showers are likely, and a few thunderstorms are also possible. Current forecast guidance indicates a 50 to 60 percent chance of at least 1/2-inch of rainfall across the area. High temperatures on Thursday will remain in the mid-70s, with overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 50s.
Unsettled weather may linger into Friday with a continued chance of showers under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain seasonable, with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 70s and overnight lows in the upper 50s. As the system gradually moves away, rain chances should slowly diminish heading into the end of the week.
Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
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🇺🇸 US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸
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Weekend
Weather Brings Storms, Flooding Concerns,
and Dangerous Heat
A busy weather pattern will affect much of the United States this weekend. Thunderstorms are expected from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest, with some storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is also possible in areas that have already received significant rain. Across the Southeast and parts of the Mid-Atlantic, slow-moving thunderstorms along a stalled front may produce torrential downpours and localized flash flooding. In the Southwest, an active monsoon pattern will continue, bringing frequent thunderstorms with heavy rain, especially near burn scars and slot canyons. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will persist across much of the central and southern United States, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and lower 100s. Heat index values above 105 degrees will increase the risk of heat-related illness.
A busy weather pattern will affect much of the United States this weekend. Thunderstorms are expected from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest, with some storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is also possible in areas that have already received significant rain. Across the Southeast and parts of the Mid-Atlantic, slow-moving thunderstorms along a stalled front may produce torrential downpours and localized flash flooding. In the Southwest, an active monsoon pattern will continue, bringing frequent thunderstorms with heavy rain, especially near burn scars and slot canyons. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will persist across much of the central and southern United States, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and lower 100s. Heat index values above 105 degrees will increase the risk of heat-related illness.
Dangerous
Heat and Powerful Thunderstorms
Target the Northern Plains and
Rockies
Dangerous heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will combine to create hazardous weather across parts of the northern Rockies and Plains today. Montana and South Dakota face the greatest risk, where storms developing during the afternoon and evening could produce widespread damaging wind gusts, with isolated gusts exceeding 75 mph. Intense daytime heating will send temperatures into the upper 90s and lower 100s, increasing the potential for strong, fast-moving storms. Farther east, portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan could also see severe thunderstorms if storms develop, bringing the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado. Isolated strong storms are also possible across northeast Nevada, northern Utah, eastern Idaho, and parts of Arizona, where powerful wind gusts will be the primary concern.
Dangerous heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will combine to create hazardous weather across parts of the northern Rockies and Plains today. Montana and South Dakota face the greatest risk, where storms developing during the afternoon and evening could produce widespread damaging wind gusts, with isolated gusts exceeding 75 mph. Intense daytime heating will send temperatures into the upper 90s and lower 100s, increasing the potential for strong, fast-moving storms. Farther east, portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan could also see severe thunderstorms if storms develop, bringing the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado. Isolated strong storms are also possible across northeast Nevada, northern Utah, eastern Idaho, and parts of Arizona, where powerful wind gusts will be the primary concern.
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Heavy
Rainfall Threat Raises Flash
Flood Concerns Across the
Southeast, Arkansas, and
Southwest
Several parts of the
country face an increased risk
of flash flooding today as
slow-moving thunderstorms
produce periods of heavy
rainfall. The greatest concern
stretches from the eastern
Carolinas through portions of
the Tennessee Valley, where
unusually high atmospheric
moisture will support intense
downpours. Localized rainfall
totals of 2 to 4 inches are
possible, with even higher
amounts where storms repeatedly
track over the same locations.
Parts of Arkansas also remain at
risk for heavy rain despite
lower confidence in widespread
storm development, as conditions
still favor localized flooding.
Across the Four Corners region,
a strengthening monsoon pattern
will bring more numerous
thunderstorms capable of
producing torrential rain. Areas
with recent heavy rainfall,
especially in west-central New
Mexico, will be particularly
vulnerable to rapid runoff and
flash flooding.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
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Critical
Fire Weather Threat Across the
Pacific Northwest and Northern
Rockies
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across much of the Pacific Northwest, northern Sierra, and northern Rockies. Warm, dry air combined with gusty southwest winds of 20 mph or higher will create an environment favorable for the rapid spread of any new or existing wildfires. Relative humidity will fall to around 15 percent or lower during the afternoon, further drying vegetation and increasing fire danger. Across Montana, scattered high-based thunderstorms are expected to develop. While these storms may produce little rainfall, they could generate dry lightning capable of igniting new fires, along with strong, erratic wind gusts that could quickly spread existing fires. Anyone in affected areas should remain alert for rapidly changing fire conditions and follow local fire safety guidance.
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across much of the Pacific Northwest, northern Sierra, and northern Rockies. Warm, dry air combined with gusty southwest winds of 20 mph or higher will create an environment favorable for the rapid spread of any new or existing wildfires. Relative humidity will fall to around 15 percent or lower during the afternoon, further drying vegetation and increasing fire danger. Across Montana, scattered high-based thunderstorms are expected to develop. While these storms may produce little rainfall, they could generate dry lightning capable of igniting new fires, along with strong, erratic wind gusts that could quickly spread existing fires. Anyone in affected areas should remain alert for rapidly changing fire conditions and follow local fire safety guidance.
National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center
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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,
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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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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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