Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Maine

Thunderstorm Wind July 18, 2016 · Washington County, Maine

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An estimated 15 to 20 trees were toppled or snapped between Topsfield and Brookton by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. The time is estimated.

The wider storm

A pre-frontal surface trof moved across the region during the early to mid afternoon hours of the 18th...with a strong cold front following during the late afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and persisted into the evening producing damaging winds and large hail. A weak tornado also briefly occurred several miles north of Caribou.

Began near Topsfield (45.4700, -67.7500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 Aroostook County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 651690. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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