Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Maine

2013-07-20 · near Calais, Washington, Maine

Event narrative

Several utility poles were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. A dumpster was also blown across a parking lot.

Wider weather episode

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Downeast Maine during the afternoon hours of the 20th in advance of a cold front. The storms produced damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 467668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.