A stationary front over southern Maine became the focus for severe thunderstorm activity as a short wave approached the region from the west. Low level shear quickly increased during the late morning and early afternoon setting the stage for a major severe weather outbreak. Large hail, damaging winds and very heavy rain were associated with these storms which began developing in the early afternoon and lasted into the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:29:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Cape Elizabeth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Gorham.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in Scarborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:44:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires on Winwood Street in Cape Elizabeth.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 18:05:00 to 18-JUL-08 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTLETT MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches and power poles along Route 1 about 2 miles northeast of Kennebunk.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 18:05:00 to 18-JUL-08 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees near the intersection of Route 4 and 109 in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBORO CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in North Waterboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 18-JUL-08 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on Route 114 in Scarborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 16:52:00 to 18-JUL-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:03:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in Berwick.

Hail in OXFORD, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 11:28:00 to 18-JUL-08 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRYEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Fryeburg.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:00:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NAPLES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in South Naples.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 16:54:00 to 18-JUL-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in OXFORD, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 11:30:00 to 18-JUL-08 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRYEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed branches in Fryeburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:30:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees across Route 114 in Gorham.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:30:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDISH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in Standish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:35:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed large trees in Westbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:50:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed large branches in Scarborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:00:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in Scarborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:50:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH GORHAM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed 50 to 100 trees at and near Gorham Country Club about 3 miles south of Gorham.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:00:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a roof collaspe on Hope Road and also downed trees on cars along Libby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:03:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A severe thunderstorm downed trees along Wells Road in Cape Elizabeth.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:25:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWHALL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail in South Windham.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:32:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Gorham.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:00:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch hail on outer Highland Road in Portland.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 14:06:00 to 18-JUL-08 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SACO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail in Saco.

Hail in YORK, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 16:50:00 to 18-JUL-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail in Acton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 16:48:00 to 18-JUL-08 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires on Spring Street in Westbrook.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 12:30:00 to 18-JUL-08 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDISH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch hail in Standish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 13:05:00 to 18-JUL-08 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE COTTAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed trees in South Portland.

Thunderstorm Wind in OXFORD, MAINE
From 18-JUL-08 17:25:00 to 18-JUL-08 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in Oxford.