Thunderstorm Wind — York, Maine

2006-09-09 · near Waterboro, York, Maine

Event narrative

Thundersorm winds snapped off the top of tree on Old Alfred RD in Waterboro. The treetop landed on a vehicle, killing the driver.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving line of showers and thunderstorms knocked over numerous trees in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, and York Counties. Central Maine Power reported more than 9600 customers had interruptions in electrical service. The hardest hit service areas included Augusta, Farmington, and Bridgtonservice areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.