Presque Isle, Maine 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
142 AM EDT Sun Jul 5 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

-Patchy fog early this morning, as winds relax, RH increases,
 and skies remain clear.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Near normal, to slightly above normal level, temperatures
with lower humidity today through early next week.

2) Increasing heat and humidity mid to late week with a return
of daily shower and thunderstorm chances.

3) A Beach Hazards Statement was issued today for the dangers
of cold water temperatures.


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.DISCUSSION...

KEY MESSAGE 1...Near normal, to slightly above normal level,
temperatures with lower humidity today through early next week.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
High pressure settles over the region today through Monday.
Seasonable temperatures and less humid as a result. 70s in the
north today, and low-to-mid 80s in the Central Highlands and
Downeast. Upper 70s to low 80s areawide on Monday. RHs generally
in the 30s/40s.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Increasing heat and humidity mid to late week
with a return of daily shower and thunderstorm chances.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...
Moisture transport increases over the area on Thursday in between
upper level trof swinging thru Quebec and Bermuda High setting up.
PW values increase to near the 90th percentile Thursday and Thursday
night. This will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms
Thursday and Friday. H5 trof should clear CWA Friday night leaving
mainly dry wx through the weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 3...A Beach Hazards Statement was issued today for
the dangers of cold water temperatures.

KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION...
With the holiday weekend and extra crowds at the coast, the
threat of hypothermia due to cold water continues today. Even
though air temperatures will not be as warm as the last few
days, the potential will still be there given how cold the water
is and the increased crowds. Remember to use a life jacket if
on any watercraft!

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.AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Today-tonight...VFR. Potential for some patchy fog development
early this morning at Aroostook terminals. Light NW winds today,
that becomes variable overnight.

Monday...VFR. Light and variable winds in the north, and S wind
at KBHB and KBGR. Gusts up 17kts possible.

Monday night-Tuesday...VFR. S winds 5-10kts.

Tuesday night...Mainly VFR, though may see MVFR BHB and coastal
Downeast terminals in -shra. Light S winds.

Wednesday...Mainly VFR, though may see MVFR/IFR Downeast terminals
early. S 5-10kts.

Wednesday night-Thursday...VFR. MVFR possible Aroostook terminals in
showers, possible -tsra on Thursday. SSW winds 5 kts becoming WSW 5-
10kts.

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.MARINE...
Conditions below SCA criteria today into Monday. Seas generally
around 2-3ft. Potential for some fog early this morning, and
tonight into Monday morning. N winds this morning shifts SW.
Winds shift SE/E on Monday. Water temperatures remain around
50.

Winds remain aob 25kts through Thursday. Seas remaining 2-4 feet
through Tuesday evening before increasing to 5ft from 25-60NM
Tuesday night, and out to 25NM on Wednesday. Seas begin to diminish
late Wednesday night.

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.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Beach Hazards Statement from 8 AM EDT this morning through
     this evening for MEZ029-030.
MARINE...None.

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DISCUSSION...ASB/21
AVIATION...ASB/21