Thunderstorm Wind — Sagadahoc, Maine

2022-07-21 · near Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc, Maine

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.