Northern Maine Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Saturday Night, Clearing Skies by Sunday Afternoon
CARIBOU, MAINE – Northern Maine residents should prepare for a stormy Saturday night, as forecasters call for heavy rain and thunderstorms before conditions improve by Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou .
Storms to Disrupt Saturday Evening
Scattered showers are expected through the day Saturday, but by 5 p.m. a stronger round of thunderstorms is forecast to move into the region. Precipitation totals may reach a quarter to half an inch, and gusty evening winds could impact towns including Caribou and Presque Isle.
Overnight lows will dip into the low 50s, creating slick roads and slower travel conditions across Aroostook County. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities during the storm window.
Clearing Skies on Sunday
By Sunday morning, rain will taper off, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 60s. Sunshine should return late in the day, providing a drier setup for the start of the workweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Caribou, ME
- Saturday: Scattered showers, storms late. High 76°F. Low 51°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, clearing late. High 67°F. Low 46°F
- Monday: Sunny. High 66°F. Low 37°F
- Tuesday: Sunny. High 68°F. Low 43°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 67°F. Low 40°F
Outlook Into Next Week
Sunshine and calm weather will dominate Monday through Wednesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. However, rain chances may return late next week, signaling another shift in the fall weather pattern.
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