High Wind — Interior Washington, Maine

1999-03-22 · Interior Washington, Maine

Wider weather episode

High winds associated with a strong low pressure system moving north across eastern New York State and western New England downed trees onto wires, causing utility poles to snap. About 57,000 customers lost electrical service during the storm. Several roads throughout the area were temporarily closed until debris could be cleared. A tree fell onto a vehicle on Rt. 11 in Poland, injuring the driver. Peak wind gusts included 72 mph in Cape Elizabeth, 67 mph on Monhegan Island, and 60 mph in Poland.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5703242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.