Thunderstorm Wind — Somerset, Maine

2024-05-23 · near East New Portland, Somerset, Maine

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on Valley Rd. in Anson, ME.

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 1188609. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.