High Wind in Coastal Hancock, Maine

Southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Winter Harbor. These winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees, which brought down power lines and utility poles, contributing to blocked roads and power outages.

Low pressure system deepens over Maine on Monday evening, as low approaches from the northwest by Tuesday. Steep pressure gradient over the region and upper-level jet, helps to support strong winds in northern and eastern Maine. Wind gusts predominantly peaked over northern and eastern Maine overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. Winds generally 55-60mph over Downeast region, and generally 35-50mph in more inland regions. Plethora of downed trees, primarily in Penobscot, Washington, and Hancock counties. Roughly 3,000 people lost power during this event, most of which were in Hancock county.