Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind July 5, 2023 · Washington 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

Several trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. A large tree was toppled on to wires blocking the Cooper Road.

The wider storm

An upper level low crossed the region during the 5th. Instability due to diurnal heating and the cold pool aloft supported the development of thunderstorms during the afternoon. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms occurred across portions of Downeast Maine with hail and damaging winds.

Began near Grove (45.0100, -67.4300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1120482. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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