Marine High Wind — Intracoastal Waters From Schoodic Point Me To Stonington Me, Atlantic North

2017-10-30 · near Bar Harbor, Intracoastal Waters From Schoodic Point Me To Stonington Me, Atlantic North

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 45 to 55 knots were common through the morning of the 30th with a low level jet crossing the region. Peak wind gusts approached hurricane force with a gust of 63 knots measured at the Brooklin Boatyard.

Wider weather episode

A strong low level jet crossed the Gulf of Maine during the morning of the 30th. Storm force wind gusts of 50 to 60 knots were common...with peak wind gusts approaching hurricane force. A peak wind gust of 63 knots was reported at the Brooklin Boatyard in coastal Hancock county. The winds toppled...snapped or damaged numerous trees along the coast. The falling trees extensively damaged the electrical grid with snapped utility poles and downed power lines. Structural damage to roofs...shingles...siding and signs also occurred along the coast.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 724711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.