A strong low pressure system moving northeast along the Saint Lawrence River Valley caused damaging winds over western and southern Maine.  The high winds downed trees and limbs causing property damage and numerous power outages.  A number of buildings and vehicles were damaged by falling trees.  A number of boats broke loose from their moorings and either sank or were beached.  A partially constructed roof collapsed on a 43 year-old male causing serious injury.  Power outages affected 70,630 customers.  Statewide, about 20% of the population was affected by power outages, prompting the Governor to declare a state of emergency.  Some areas were without electric power for 3 days.  Peak wind gusts were measured at 62 mph at Cape Elizabeth and 53 mph in Bath and Rockland.

High Wind in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SOUTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in KNOX, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SOUTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 54 MG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 15-OCT-03 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER