Thunderstorm Wind — Aroostook, Maine

2024-08-03 · near Washburn, Aroostook, Maine

Event narrative

An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The winds toppled several trees in the vicinity of Washburn and Woodland. The time is estimated.

Wider weather episode

Diurnal instability...along with an approaching upper level disturbance...supported the development of thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of the 3rd. Isolated severe thunderstorms across northeast Aroostook county produced damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210450. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.