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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: 82° at 12:01 pm | Low: 47° at
11:57 pm
Precipitation: Rainfall: 0.03" | Snowfall:
0.0"
Avg. Daily Wind: N at 4 mph | Max. Daily
Gust: 26 mph at 4:38 pm
Data
source: Davis Instruments Vantage
Pro 2 Personal Weather Station | Rain gauge
not heated in winter.
Thursday, May 21
Normal High: 64° |
Record High: 87° (2003)
Normal Low: 39° | Record Low: 28° (1981)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.47" (1975)
Normal Low: 39° | Record Low: 28° (1981)
Normal Daily Rainfall: 0.11" | Record Rainfall: 1.47" (1975)
Normal Daily Snowfall:
0.0" | Record Snowfall: —
Rain: 12.72"
| normal: 13.24" (-0.52")
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
US Eastern
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Moon
Phase: 🌒 Waxing Crescent → 🌓 First Quarter
Sat. 23 May at 7:11 am
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: Thu. May 21 – Wed. May 27
Today – Saturday
Cold temperatures are expected across northern and central Maine
through the weekend, with several nights that may bring frost and
possible damage to sensitive vegetation. Frost is expected across much
of northern Maine tonight and again Friday night, while a lower chance
for frost remains possible Saturday night as well. Residents across
northern Maine should take precautions to protect sensitive vegetation
through the weekend.
Updated
May 21 at 8:25 AM EDT
Today – Saturday
High pressure centered over the Great Lakes will build east into
the Valley today and tonight with mostly sunny skies today and a high
in the low 50s. Northwest wind around 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph.
Mostly clear skies continue tonight with temperatures in the low 30s.
Northwest wind 0-5 mph in the evening becoming west wind 0-5 mph
overnight. Areas of frost are expected to develop after 4 am.
For Memorial Day weekend, high pressure slides east from the Great
Lakes Friday into Saturday with mostly clear skies continuing Friday
and Friday night. Frost is likely to redevelop across much of northern
Maine after 3 am, and northeastern portions of the County may become
cold enough for freeze warnings if temperatures trend lower.
High temperature in the low 60s Friday with northwest wind 10-15
mph gusting 25-30 mph at times. Friday night, mostly clear skies with
temperatures in the low 30s once more and and near calm winds.
Sunny/mostly sunny skies continue to spread across the Valley
Saturday with a high in the low 60s. Northwest wind in the morning 0-5
mph becoming north near calm in the afternoon/evening as high pressure
settles overhead.
Saturday night may bring another opportunity for frost development.
High pressure settling over the region could produce calm winds and
mostly clear skies, conditions that favor efficient nighttime cooling.
At present, partly cloudy skies with a low in the mid-30s expected for
most SJV locations Saturday night with light north wind and areas of
frost developing after 5 am. Temperatures may end up colder than
currently expected depending on the amount of cloud cover and whether
the calm wind pattern persists.
Sunday – Wednesday
Rain is likely to become widespread Sunday night and continue
through much of Memorial Day. Current forecasts indicate that many
areas could receive between 0.25 to 0.50-inch of rainfall, with
locally higher amounts possible in some locations. Rainfall will be
beneficial for locations experiencing dry conditions, but not so much
for outdoor activities on the holiday.
Skies become partly sunny Sunday with a high in the upper 60s and
light south winds. Mostly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of showers
are expected Sunday night with temperatures in the lower 40s and light
south winds.
Memorial Day looks mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of showers,
especially in the afternoon. High in the upper 50s with light south
winds. Monday night, mostly cloudy skies in the evening then partly
cloudy overnight with a 50% chance of showers, mainly before midnight.
Low in the middle 40s with light southwest wind.
Skies become partly sunny Tuesday with a chance of scattered
showers for Fort Kent and other Valley communities. High in the upper
60s with northwest wind 0-7 mph. Tuesday night, a chance of scattered
showers with a low in the mid-40s and light northwest winds.
An upper-level trough will affect the region Wednesday bringing a
chance of isolated showers. Mostly sunny skies with a high in the
middle 60s and light north winds. Wednesday night, partly cloudy skies
with a slight chance of showers and a low in the mid-40s overnight
with northwest wind 0-7 mph.
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night--infrared)
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Today's US National Weather Outlook
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Rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue from the central and southern Plains into Texas and parts of the Deep South through Friday night. The strongest storms today are expected across Oklahoma and Texas, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Another round of storms may redevelop Friday night across the southern High Plains. Farther east, a wetter pattern is developing ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Rain will spread from the Deep South into the Ohio Valley, Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Northeast. Many areas could receive 1 to 2-inches of rainfall by Saturday morning, leading to cool and damp holiday conditions. In the Rockies, colder air will bring high-elevation snow and widespread rain from Montana southward into Colorado. Meanwhile, the West Coast will stay warm and mostly dry.
Severe
Thunderstorm Threat Develops Across
Eastern Colorado and High Plains
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado this afternoon and continue into the early evening. Storms are likely to form near the higher terrain around Denver and Colorado Springs before moving east onto the plains. Conditions will support rotating thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and possibly an isolated tornado. The greatest risk is expected across eastern Colorado where warm, unstable air and strong winds higher in the atmosphere will help storms strengthen quickly. Farther south, isolated strong thunderstorms are also possible across parts of the southern High Plains, especially in west Texas. These storms could produce large hail during the afternoon and evening hours. Residents across the region should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and possible severe thunderstorm warnings.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado this afternoon and continue into the early evening. Storms are likely to form near the higher terrain around Denver and Colorado Springs before moving east onto the plains. Conditions will support rotating thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and possibly an isolated tornado. The greatest risk is expected across eastern Colorado where warm, unstable air and strong winds higher in the atmosphere will help storms strengthen quickly. Farther south, isolated strong thunderstorms are also possible across parts of the southern High Plains, especially in west Texas. These storms could produce large hail during the afternoon and evening hours. Residents across the region should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and possible severe thunderstorm warnings.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
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Heavy
Rain and Flash Flood Threat Continues
Across Texas and Oklahoma
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today across parts of north Texas, Oklahoma, the upper Texas Coast, and southwest Louisiana. Forecasters are concerned about flash flooding as repeated thunderstorms move over the same locations. The greatest flood threat is expected from north Texas into eastern Oklahoma, including areas near Tulsa, where storms may repeatedly track northeast through the afternoon and evening. Along the upper Texas Coast into southwest Louisiana, another round of tropical downpours will move northeast through the day. Some communities near the coast already received more than 5 inches of rain yesterday, leaving soils saturated and more vulnerable to flooding. Heavy rainfall may also affect the Houston area around midday. Drivers should watch for flooded roads and rapidly changing weather conditions.
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today across parts of north Texas, Oklahoma, the upper Texas Coast, and southwest Louisiana. Forecasters are concerned about flash flooding as repeated thunderstorms move over the same locations. The greatest flood threat is expected from north Texas into eastern Oklahoma, including areas near Tulsa, where storms may repeatedly track northeast through the afternoon and evening. Along the upper Texas Coast into southwest Louisiana, another round of tropical downpours will move northeast through the day. Some communities near the coast already received more than 5 inches of rain yesterday, leaving soils saturated and more vulnerable to flooding. Heavy rainfall may also affect the Houston area around midday. Drivers should watch for flooded roads and rapidly changing weather conditions.
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Dry
and Breezy Conditions Bring Elevated
Fire Weather to the Southwest
Dry and occasionally breezy weather will continue across parts of the Southwest and central Rocky Mountains today, creating localized elevated fire weather conditions. Winds are expected to increase ahead of a cold front moving through the region later today and tonight. Areas of eastern Utah and western Colorado may experience southwest winds between 15 and 25 miles per hour during the afternoon, while humidity levels fall to between 10 and 20 percent. Although these conditions can support rapid fire spread in isolated areas, forecasters are not expecting widespread critical fire weather conditions at this time. Vegetation remains somewhat limited in some locations, reducing the overall wildfire threat. Later tonight, the cold front will bring cooler air, shifting winds, and slightly higher moisture levels into the region.
Dry and occasionally breezy weather will continue across parts of the Southwest and central Rocky Mountains today, creating localized elevated fire weather conditions. Winds are expected to increase ahead of a cold front moving through the region later today and tonight. Areas of eastern Utah and western Colorado may experience southwest winds between 15 and 25 miles per hour during the afternoon, while humidity levels fall to between 10 and 20 percent. Although these conditions can support rapid fire spread in isolated areas, forecasters are not expecting widespread critical fire weather conditions at this time. Vegetation remains somewhat limited in some locations, reducing the overall wildfire threat. Later tonight, the cold front will bring cooler air, shifting winds, and slightly higher moisture levels into the region.
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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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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Ice in winter may affect gauge
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