Thunderstorm Wind in Piscataquis County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind June 30, 2024 · Piscataquis County, Maine

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was toppled on Lakeview Road...in Lake View...by wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph. The tree blocked the road. The time is estimated.

The wider storm

Low pressure tracking north of Maine drew a cold front across the region during the afternoon of the 30th. Thunderstorms developed in advance of the front. Some of the thunderstorms reached severe levels producing damaging winds. A downburst in the vicinity of Brownville Junction...Piscataquis county...produced wind gusts estimated at up to 70 mph. In excess of 50 trees were toppled or snapped along with power lines and utility poles leading to power outages.

Began near Lakeview (45.3300, -68.9300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1191696. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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