Strong winds developed in advance of a cold front crossing the region...with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph common. The strong winds developed during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 14th and continued through the evening. The winds toppled many trees and power lines. The fallen power lines led to thousands of custormers loosing power across the region at various times during the event. The combination of sparks from fallen power lines and dry conditions contributed to several small grass fires. Minor structural damage was also reported with some roof damage. A roof was partially torn from a gas station in Ashland in northeast Aroostook county.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 13:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 12:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 12:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 13:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines. Roof damage was also reported to some structures...with the roof partially torn from a gas station in Ashland.

High Wind in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines.