Thunderstorm Wind — Penobscot, Maine

2024-07-09 · near Levant, Penobscot, Maine

Event narrative

Multiple trees were toppled around Levant by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. This included in the areas of Union Street and Kelley Road...Overlock Road and Phillips Road. The time is estimated.

Wider weather episode

Hot humid conditions occurred during the 9th. A surface trof and upper level disturbance crossed the region during the afternoon. Diurnal instability...along with support from the trof and upper disturbance...led to the development of afternoon thunderstorms which persisted into the evening. Some of the storms reached severe levels producing large hail and damaging winds. The most extensive severe storms occurred across Downeast areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.