Thunderstorm Wind — Aroostook, Maine

2024-07-09 · near North Amity, Aroostook, Maine

Event narrative

Three large trees were uprooted by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. 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 1197174. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.