Intensifying low pressure lifting north through Quebec province brought strong winds to much of northern and eastern Maine through the early morning hours of the 29th. South to southeast winds increased to sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph across the region. Estimated wind gusts approaching 60 mph occurred across much of the region...with measured wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph along portions of the Downeast coast. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was reported at West Quoddy in coastal Washington county. The strong winds snapped branches and toppled trees on power lines across the region...creating power outages. The most extensive power outages occurred across Hancock county where around 2700 customers lost power. Also in Hancock county...the ferry terminal at Bass Harbor was damaged when the strong winds caused a portion of a ramp to collapse into the water.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 00:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts of around 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages. The ferry terminal at Bass Harbor was damaged when the strong winds caused a portion of a ramp to collapse into the water.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 00:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 00:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 00:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with measured gusts of 60 to 65 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at West Quoddy...with a 63 mph gust measured at Cutler.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.

High Wind in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 29-OCT-08 01:30:00 to 29-OCT-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts approaching 60 mph...toppled trees and power lines producing power outages.