Marine High Wind — Schoodic Point Me To Stonington Me Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North

2019-10-17 · near Stonington, Schoodic Point Me To Stonington Me Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North

Wider weather episode

Low pressure deepened explosively while tracking from the Mid-Atlantic region toward southern Maine through the overnight hours of the 16th into the morning of the 17th. A strong low level jet crossed the region through the morning of the 17th in advance of the low. Winds across the coastal waters were sustained at speeds of 35 to 45 knots...with some gusts in excess of 60 knots. A peak gust of 63 knots was reported at Stonington. The winds brought down many trees and power lines along the coast resulting in numerous power outages and road closures. The Deer Isle area was particularly impacted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 852985. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.