Thunderstorm Wind — Cumberland, Maine

2024-06-20 · near North Deering, Cumberland, Maine

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a large tree onto Ocean Ave., blocking the road in Portland, ME.

Wider weather episode

A very hot and unstable airmass was entrenched across New Hampshire on the afternoon of June 20th. A cold front began to approach from the north and west which triggered thunderstorms across the state by mid-afternoon. Numerous storms became severe in nature with the strongest storm of the day crossing Cumberland County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1192858. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.