Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Maine

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

Event narrative

Two trees were toppled along Talmadge Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 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 651691. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.