 A RECORD HIGH OF 86° was set in Caribou on Wednesday (83° in 2022), and another may be set Thursday (86° in 1974) as the north gets a blast of summer heat. Fort Kent climbed to 89° and was the warmest in the state. ISOLATED SHOWERS for the west and south through Thursday morning, with a shower/storm possible for the west and north in the afternoon. Weak troughing within the upper-level ridge may bring enough convective energy to produce precipitation. SHORELINE AREAS MAY BE DEALING WITH FOG, and there is a potential for patchy drizzle as dew points rise with the southerly flow off the water. Interior areas may see patchy fog form overnight into Friday morning. FRIDAY: The idea of showers with a chance for a thunderstorm in the mountains and north holds serve. Southern and eastern areas appear mainly dry, but I can't rule out an isolated shower in the afternoon. Low clouds may be stubborn in spots. SATURDAY: Low pressure to the northwest moves east during the day, and upper-level energy spins waves through the region. Scattered showers are possible in the morning. A frontal boundary enters the area in the afternoon, bringing widespread shower activity with a chance of thunderstorms into the evening and overnight. Showers and storms could be locally heavy in areas, producing ponding on roadways and reduced visibility. Areas of fog are possible. SUNDAY: Northern areas may see widespread shower activity to start. A secondary low is expected to develop along the coast and slowly track toward the Bay of Fundy. Scattered showers are possible through the day, with a higher chance for the west, east, and north. MONDAY: Showers will likely end from west to east during the day and into Monday night. AN UNSETTLED PATTERN is expected from Wednesday through Memorial Day. A storm is possible Friday into Saturday next weekend. Allspeed's annual bike swap is Saturday! |
Mike Haggett
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