Spring 2025 Frost/Freeze Program Begins for Downeast Maine on May 11th

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Caribou ME 443 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025 ...Frost/Freeze Program for Spring 2025... The frost/freeze program for spring 2025 will start on May 11th for the Downeast Region. The program will expand northward on May 21st to include most of the remainder of Northern and Eastern Maine. The only areas where the program does not become active until June 1st are across Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, and Northwest Aroostook Counties. In the meantime, if you have any sensitive vegetation, please check the latest temperature forecasts at weather.gov/car for the most up to date forecasts. A frost advisory will be issued if the temperatures are expected to drop to 32 to 36 degrees, and a freeze warning will be issued if temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. If you have any questions, please direct them to carwebmaster@noaa.gov/ $$ NC