Thunderstorm Wind in Piscataquis County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind June 19, 2024 · Piscataquis 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

Trees were toppled on to power lines in Brownville by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. Some roads were blocked due to fallen trees. The time is estimated.

The wider storm

Record high temperatures...along with abundant moisture...contributed to afternoon instability. Thunderstorms developed across the higher terrain of the west-central highlands. An isolated storm reached severe levels across southern Piscataquis county producing damaging winds. A lightning strike in Lagrange...Penobscot county...started a structural fire. The fire significantly damaged a house and barn.

Began near Brownville (45.3000, -69.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1189898. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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