Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Maine

2024-05-23 · near North Chesterville, Franklin, Maine

52 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and powerlines blocking a road in Chesterville, Maine.

Wider weather episode

A strong surface cold front approached Western Maine during the afternoon hours as an upper level disturbance moved into New England. Strong shear and high low-level moisture provided the ingredients needed for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms across Central Maine ahead of the surface cold front. Damage was mostly on the low end side with outflow winds downing numerous trees. Some large damaging hail also occurred with a few of the storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.