Marine High Wind — Eastport Me To Schoodic Point Me Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North
2017-10-30 · near Eastport, Eastport Me To Schoodic Point Me Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North
Event narrative
Wind gusts of 40 to 50 knots were common through the morning of the 30th with a low level jet crossing the region. Peak wind gusts approached hurricane force across western portions of the region toward Schoodic Point where estimated gusts peaked at around 60 knots.
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 724716. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.