Thunderstorm Wind — Knox, Maine

2021-08-14 · near South Warren, Knox, Maine

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a few trees in Cushing, one of which blocked traffic on River Road. A nearby observation recorded a wind gust of 51 mph.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms formed just ahead of a cold front that moved toward the Midcoast of Maine during the afternoon hours on the 14th. The line of storms stayed sub-severe except for one isolated storm that was strong enough to knock down a few trees.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.