Severe thunderstorms developed across northern Maine during the afternoon of the 3rd in advance of an approaching upper level disturbance and slow moving cold front. The storms developed during the mid afternoon and persisted into the evening. The storms produced strong damaging winds. Some locations across northeast Aroostook county were struck by several severe storms during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. Nickel size hail also occurred. The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 14:45:00 to 03-AUG-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were toppled around Eagle Lake by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:29:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARIBOU
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was toppled on Collins Street by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SWEDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were toppled along Route 161 by wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:40:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEEGAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 16:30:00 to 03-AUG-15 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled on to power lines along Lombard Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 16:27:00 to 03-AUG-15 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled along Carson Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LYNDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were toppled along the border between Connor Township and New Sweden by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 16:32:00 to 03-AUG-15 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIMES MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled along Grimes Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 17:50:00 to 03-AUG-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARGISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roofing was torn from a house by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 15:29:00 to 03-AUG-15 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARIBOU ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Caribou ASOS measured a wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 03-AUG-15 14:50:00 to 03-AUG-15 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AGATHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

The roof was blown off a potato house by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.