Thunderstorm Wind in Waldo County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind July 18, 2016 · Waldo County, Maine

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Jackson.

The wider storm

A strong shortwave and associated cold front was approaching the region from the northwest on the afternoon of July 18th. Strong shear combined with CAPE of 1500 to 2500 to produce numerous thunderstorms and some super cells. These storms produced damaging winds and large hail in Maine.

Began near Jackson (44.6100, -69.1200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 651440. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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