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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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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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90°F
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41°F
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28°F
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RCC ACIS
with Fort Kent weather records dating to 1893. Climate
normals and historical records are sourced via NOAA/ACIS
data feeds and are intended for informational purposes
only. Data can occasionally contain provisional values or
missing periods due to automated reporting delays.
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
7-Day Outlook: Sat. Aug. 1 –
Fri. Aug. 7, 2026
Updated
August 1 at 8:50 AM EDT
Sat. Aug. 1 – Mon. Aug. 3
A cold front in Quebec will slowly drift eastwards towards the
Valley today into Sunday. A wave of low pressure is expected to
develop this weekend and track to the north of the Valley Monday
pulling the cold front across the region.For today, Valley residents can expect some patchy fog in the
morning with partly sunny skies over the course of the day.
Temperatures rise into the lower 80s with northwest winds near calm
in the morning shifting to the south in the 0-5 mph range.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies develop as the cold front drifts
closer with a slight chance of some isolated showers, mainly in the
Allagash/North Woods regions. Lows fall into the lower 60s with
south winds 0-5 mph. Some fog is possible after midnight; however,
the densest fog is expected south of the Katahdin region. Chance of
precipitation is 10% overnight.
Sunday, mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies are expected over the
Valley with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing in
the afternoon as the wave of low pressure strengthens along the cold
front to the west, which continues to move closer to northern Maine.
Rainfall amounts in the 1/2 to 3/4-inch range are possible, with
locally higher amounts in thunderstorms. High temperatures top out
in the low-to-mid-80s with south winds 5-10 mph with gusts up to 20
mph.
Sunday night, mostly cloudy to overcast skies with a chance of
showers in the evening, then showers are likely overnight into
Monday. Low in the lower 60s with south wind 0-5 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 70% with between 1/10 and 1/4-inch rainfall
possible.
Monday features mostly cloudy to overcast skies for Valley
communities with a 70% chance of showers. Isolated afternoon
thunderstorms are also possible. Rainfall amounts in the 1/4 to
1/2-inch range are currently expected. High in the mid-70s with
south wind 5-10 mph.
The cold front moves into the Maritimes Monday night with high
pressure over the Great Lakes building east into the SJV. Clouds
decrease overnight with a 30% chance of scattered showers in Fort
Kent and vicinity. Low in the middle 50s with west wind 0-7 mph.
Tue. Aug. 4 – Fri. Aug. 7
High pressure continues to dominate the Valley's weather
Wednesday with mostly sunny skies. High in the lower-to-middle 80s
with southwest wind 0-7 mph. Wednesday night, mostly clear skies in
the evening become partly cloudy overnight with temperatures in the
upper 50s to near 60°F. Some isolated showers are possible after
midnight with a 20% chance of precipitation. South winds 0-7 mph
expected.
Thursday, another slow-moving cold front approaches from the west
bringing a 40% chance of scattered afternoon showers and isolated
thunderstorms to the area. Partly sunny skies with a high in the low
80s and light south winds expected. Thursday night, partly cloudy
skies with scattered showers are expected. Low in the lower 60s with
southwest winds 0-7 mph.
For Friday, partly sunny skies with a 50% chance showers and
isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible as the cold front slowly
traverses the Valley. Highs reach the lower 80s with west winds 0-7
mph. Friday night, partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers
and isolated evening thunderstorms. Low in the lower 60s with west
wind 0-7 mph.
Extended Outlook Sat. Aug. 8 - Fri. Aug. 14
NOAA Climate Prediction Center forecast models indicate near
normal temperatures and precipitation for the period August 8-14.
High temperatures across the region will generally range from the
mid-70s to low 80s, with nighttime lows comfortably dipping into the
upper 50s and low 60s. Atmospheric influence from a weak upper-level
trough over eastern Canada will suppress major heatwaves, keeping
extreme heat well south of northern Maine. Daily weather will
feature alternating periods of sun and cloudiness, along with
localized opportunities for passing afternoon showers or brief
thunderstorms.
Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
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Weather for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley🌤️
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🇺🇸 US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸
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Weekend
Storms Bring Risk of Severe Weather and
Localized Flash Flooding
A slow-moving storm system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms from the Mississippi Valley to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the weekend. Some storms could become severe on Saturday, with damaging winds and other hazardous weather possible. Heavy rainfall is also expected across parts of the Great Lakes, Southeast, Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies, and Southern High Plains, increasing the risk of localized flash flooding. Urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying locations are most vulnerable. On Sunday, the heavy rain threat shifts toward the Lower Great Lakes and Florida Gulf Coast. By Monday, the greatest flood risk moves into the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England, while scattered rain reaches the Northwest and Northern Plains.
A slow-moving storm system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms from the Mississippi Valley to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the weekend. Some storms could become severe on Saturday, with damaging winds and other hazardous weather possible. Heavy rainfall is also expected across parts of the Great Lakes, Southeast, Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies, and Southern High Plains, increasing the risk of localized flash flooding. Urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying locations are most vulnerable. On Sunday, the heavy rain threat shifts toward the Lower Great Lakes and Florida Gulf Coast. By Monday, the greatest flood risk moves into the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England, while scattered rain reaches the Northwest and Northern Plains.
Strong
Thunderstorms May Bring Damaging
Winds and Isolated Tornadoes
Today
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today across parts of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys as a cold front moves eastward. The greatest threats are damaging wind gusts and a small chance of isolated tornadoes, especially during the afternoon and early evening. Storms may begin as individual cells before organizing into a line that pushes toward the southern Appalachians. Residents should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and possible warnings. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible across the southern High Plains, southern Rockies, southeastern Arizona, and southwestern New Mexico. These storms could produce damaging wind gusts as they develop during the afternoon and move into the evening. Localized hazardous travel conditions and scattered power outages may occur.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today across parts of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys as a cold front moves eastward. The greatest threats are damaging wind gusts and a small chance of isolated tornadoes, especially during the afternoon and early evening. Storms may begin as individual cells before organizing into a line that pushes toward the southern Appalachians. Residents should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and possible warnings. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible across the southern High Plains, southern Rockies, southeastern Arizona, and southwestern New Mexico. These storms could produce damaging wind gusts as they develop during the afternoon and move into the evening. Localized hazardous travel conditions and scattered power outages may occur.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rainfall May Cause Localized
Flash Flooding Across Multiple
Regions
Heavy rainfall is
expected today from parts of the
Upper Midwest to the Gulf Coast,
as well as across New Mexico and
the southern High Plains. The
greatest concern is localized
flash flooding, especially in
low-lying areas, urban
locations, and along small
streams. Parts of Illinois and
Indiana could receive 3 to 5
inches of rain, with isolated
higher amounts possible. Across
the Southeast, including
Georgia, Alabama, the Florida
Panhandle, and western portions
of the Carolinas, slow-moving
thunderstorms may produce
intense downpours and isolated
rainfall totals exceeding 5
inches. In the Southern Rockies,
eastern New Mexico, western
Texas, and the Texas Hill
Country, repeated thunderstorms
may also bring heavy rainfall
and localized flooding,
particularly where storms
repeatedly affect the same
areas.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Dangerous
Fire Weather Expected Across the
Pacific Northwest and Northern
Rockies
Extremely dangerous fire weather is expected today across parts of central and southeastern Washington and northern Oregon, where strong winds, very low humidity, and dry vegetation will create ideal conditions for rapid wildfire growth. Wind gusts could exceed 50 miles per hour in some locations, making any new or existing fires difficult to control. Critical fire weather conditions will also extend across eastern Oregon, western Idaho, the Idaho Panhandle, and parts of northwestern and north-central Montana. Additional elevated fire danger is expected in central Montana and central Idaho. Residents should avoid activities that could spark fires, follow local burn restrictions, and remain prepared for rapidly changing wildfire conditions throughout the day and into tonight.
Extremely dangerous fire weather is expected today across parts of central and southeastern Washington and northern Oregon, where strong winds, very low humidity, and dry vegetation will create ideal conditions for rapid wildfire growth. Wind gusts could exceed 50 miles per hour in some locations, making any new or existing fires difficult to control. Critical fire weather conditions will also extend across eastern Oregon, western Idaho, the Idaho Panhandle, and parts of northwestern and north-central Montana. Additional elevated fire danger is expected in central Montana and central Idaho. Residents should avoid activities that could spark fires, follow local burn restrictions, and remain prepared for rapidly changing wildfire conditions throughout the day and into tonight.
National Weather Outlook information sources: Weather Prediction Center & Storm Prediction Center
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Saint
John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Fish
River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
measurement.
Allagash
River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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St. John River at Dickey
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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