Strong Wind — Coastal York, Maine

1999-04-07 · Coastal York, Maine

Wider weather episode

A gust of wind downed a dead tree limb at a York elementary school. The falling limb struck two 8-year-old boys, killing one and injuring the other. Winds were gusting to 32 mph at Sanford at the time of the incident.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5701351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.