Thunderstorm Wind in Sagadahoc County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind July 21, 2022 · Sagadahoc County, Maine

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed multiple trees and powerlines in Bowdoinham closing State Rt 24.

The wider storm

A hot and humid airmass was in place across the northeastern United States ahead of an approaching cold front with these ingredients resulting in numerous showers and thunderstorms across New Hampshire and western Maine. A severe thunderstorm

with a history of producing large hail and damaging winds moved from central New Hampshire eastward into western Maine and caused significant damage, including concentrated wind damage along the western shore of Sebago Lake due to a microburst. The storm was also accompanied by ping pong ball sized hail.

Began near Bowdoinham (44.0300, -69.8600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1049733. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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