Thunderstorm Wind — Piscataquis, Maine

2023-07-12 · near Katahdin Iron Works, Piscataquis, Maine

Event narrative

A large tree was toppled on to Katahdin Iron Works Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The tree blocked the road. The time is estimated.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed along a stalled frontal boundary during the afternoon of the 12th. An isolated severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds across portions of southern Piscataquis county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.