High Wind in Interior Washington, Maine

High Wind March 22, 1999 · Interior Washington, Maine

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The wider storm

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 5703242. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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