Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon with an upper level disturbance crossing the region. Severe thunderstorms initially developed across northern areas mid afternoon...then expanded across Downeast areas through the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Hail in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 19-JUL-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 20:22:00 to 19-JUL-08 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MACHIAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was toppled onto a house by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 14:17:00 to 19-JUL-08 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTINE POND ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were toppled at Grand Lake Matagamon campground by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Hail in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 15:01:00 to 19-JUL-08 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The hail covered the ground to a depth of 5 inches in spots.

Hail in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 15:21:00 to 19-JUL-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hail in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 19-JUL-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 16:06:00 to 19-JUL-08 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were toppled on Maple Road and Depot Street by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. Dime sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 19-JUL-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

Numerous trees were toppled along Forest City Road by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 19-JUL-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYER BROOK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were toppled on Town Line Road and along I-95 by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph. A baseball dugout was also destroyed at the Southern Aroostook High School.

Hail in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 17:50:00 to 19-JUL-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 19-JUL-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 19:06:00 to 19-JUL-08 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

Trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 17:45:00 to 19-JUL-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALAIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. Pea sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 18:05:00 to 19-JUL-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINNEUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Trees were toppled in a swath 1000 feet long and 300 to 400 feet wide along Route 2A by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 19-JUL-08 15:01:00 to 19-JUL-08 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTEN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hundreds of trees were toppled or snapped in a swath approximately 5 miles long and 2 miles wide by wind gusts estimated at up to 90 mph. The trees had diameters of up to 2.5 feet. Some of the trees fell on homes and power lines. A barn also lost part of its roof.