Severe thunderstorms with a mesoscale convective system moving southeast across the region during the afternoon of the 25th produced extensive wind damage across northern and eastern Maine. Numerous reports of toppled or snapped trees...along with downed power lines...were received. Minor structural damage was also reported at several locations. The driver of a vehicle near Houlton was injured when a tree was blown on to the car.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 13:10:00 to 25-MAY-10 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHILL DAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Trees were toppled around Churchill Dam by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 13:20:00 to 25-MAY-10 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHILL DAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOULTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was toppled on to a car on Court Street by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. The driver of the car was injured by the falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINNEUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees were toppled or snapped in Linneus by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LIMERICK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were toppled or snapped at the corner of Bangor Road and Benn Hill Road by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYER BROOK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

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

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOULTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A 10 ft. by 10 ft. sky light was torn from the Southside School by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOULTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees were toppled or snapped in the Houlton and Hodgdon area by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENEDICTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were toppled or snapped along Route 2 from Benedicta toward Island Falls by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were toppled on Main Street in Sherman by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORIENT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Ten inch diameter trees were snapped in half and power lines toppled at a local wildlife refuge by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

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

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were toppled along the east end of Town Line Road by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. Power lines were also toppled...along with shingle damage to several roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:45:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORIENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was toppled on Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The falling tree also brought down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:55:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were toppled along Route 1 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. Power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 15:10:00 to 25-MAY-10 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were toppled on Mohawk and Enfield Roads by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 15:50:00 to 25-MAY-10 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were toppled and tree limbs snapped by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. Power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

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

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND FALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

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

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 16:00:00 to 25-MAY-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large tree limbs were snapped by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LIMERICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled across Route 2 by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTER SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were toppled along Route 2 near the cemetary by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HUL)HOULTON INTL AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 58 mph was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 13:20:00 to 25-MAY-10 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTINE POND ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were toppled along Route 159 between Matagamon...Shin Pond and Patten by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 13:55:00 to 25-MAY-10 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESUNCOOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:20:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:23:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINNEUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were toppled or snapped by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph. Major power outages were also reported...along with damage to the roof of a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACWAHOC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were toppled along Route 2A by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.