A band of strong winds moved north across the region in advance of rapidly intensifying low pressure tracking toward the Gulf of Maine. The strongest winds occurred through the morning and afternoon hours of the 15th. The winds snapped branches and toppled numerous trees across the central highlands and Downeast areas. The falling trees and branches helped bring down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages. The most extensive power outages occurred across Washington and Hancock counties where at one point around 8000 customers were without power.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees blocked roads and brought down power lines which contributed to widespread power outages. The power outages were particularly extensive across southwest portions of the region near the coast including Deer Isle along with the towns of Brooklin...Stonington and Southwest Harbor.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees blocked roads and brought down power lines which contributed to widespread power outages. The power outages were particularly extensive near the coast including the towns of East Machias...Cherryfield...Milbridge and Whiting. A wind gust of 58 mph was reported at Cutler.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled many trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to power outages. Power outages were reported in the towns of Milo...Sebec and Dover-Foxcroft.

High Wind in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 12:15:00 to 15-OCT-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled many trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 15-OCT-10 08:00:00 to 15-OCT-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Damaging winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The snapped branches and falling trees brought down power lines which contributed to power outages.