Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Maine

2016-07-18 · near Topsfield, Washington, Maine

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 651690. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.