Thunderstorm Wind in Penobscot County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind July 9, 2024 · Penobscot 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

A tree was toppled on to power lines on Dunston Drive by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.

The wider storm

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.

Began near West Glenburn (44.8900, -68.8600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1197159. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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