Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Caribou, Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR)

Lat: 46.87°NLon: 68.01°WElev: 627ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Caribou ME

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 65. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Patchy Fog

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 65. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Caribou ME
 46.85°N 68°W (Elev. 400 ft)
9:20 am EDT Aug 28, 2025
1pm EDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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