Strong low pressure tracking northeast along the Saint Lawrence River Valley drew a cold front across the region through the morning and afternoon hours of the 31st. A strong low level jet moved across the region in advance of the front. South to southwest winds gusted to 50 to 60 mph at times in advance of the front across much of the region inland from the coast...with 60 to 70 mph gusts along the Downeast coast.
The winds snapped branches and brought down numerous trees across Downeast areas which contributed to extensive power outages. At the time of peak outages...during the late afternoon and evening...nearly 23000 customers were without power Downeast. Numerous trees were reported down in Bangor...Springfield...Burlington...Orono...Corrina and Corinth along with towns along the coast. The metal roof was torn from a structure in Old Town. Lesser tree damage and power outages were reported across northern areas. A narrow line of convectively enhanced winds...without lightning...also crossed the region in advance of the cold front. This line produced localized wind damage around Easton... in northeast Aroostook county...where an empty tractor trailer was blown over and a garage lost its roof. The winds entered the garage through an open door...lifting the roof from the structure. Scattered power outages were reported across northern Maine.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. A wind gust of 60 mph was measured at Robbinston. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

High Wind in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph occurred at times. The winds snapped branches and brought down trees contributing to scattered power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph occurred at times. The winds snapped branches and brought down trees contributing to scattered power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 08:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph occurred at times. The winds snapped branches and brought down trees contributing to scattered power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong south to southwest winds occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. Wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were common...with a gust of 68 mph measured at Sedgwick Ridge. The winds snapped branches and brought down many trees contributing to extensive power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 31-JAN-13 12:34:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A narrow line of convectively enhanced winds...without lightning...produced an estimated wind gust of 65 mph at Easton. The winds blew through the open doors of an old garage...lifting the roof from the structure. At the same location...the winds also struck an empty tractor trailer broadside tipping the vehicle onto its side.