A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds crossed Downeast Maine during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 3rd in advance of a cold front. Numerous reports of toppled and snapped trees...along with downed power lines...were received. Around 10,000 customers lost power for varying lengths of time during the event. Minor structural damage to some roofs also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were toppled on to power lines along Junior Ralph Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph...leading to power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:50:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAITE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:50:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIAVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:23:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BANGOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were toppled on power lines...breaking three utility poles...by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANGOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several telephone poles were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDDINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High tension wires were brought down by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:37:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were toppled on Lakeview Avenue by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:40:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

A tree was toppled on Tamany Loop Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:40:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

A tree was toppled on Old Airline Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were toppled on Beech Hill Pond Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT POND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were toppled or snapped by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph. Minor roof damage was also reported on several structures. Several canoes were lifted from the lakeshore and blown inland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large branches were snapped by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several tree tops were snapped along Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCERNE IN MAINE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were toppled on to power lines by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIAVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three trees were toppled on Route 180 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPSFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight to ten trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled on to the road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:21:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND LAKE STREAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 16:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled on Peter Dana Point Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:21:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER FOXCROFT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was toppled and limbs snapped by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. Tree limbs falling on power lines contributed to power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was toppled on Route 1 near the town office by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.