A backdoor cold front was the focus for severe convection as it pushed southwest into a very warm and humid airmass across southwest Maine. Damaging winds were the main threat with these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:45:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNNS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed large limbs on Route 231 near Wescustigo Lane in North Yarmouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:47:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Casco.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 09:51:00 to 12-AUG-16 09:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on wires on Industry Road in Farmington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST POLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on Jordan Shore Road in West Poland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in the Poland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees around the town of Minot.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:30:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Raymond.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:30:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GRAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed multiple trees on Weymouth Road in North Gray.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:35:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in Gray.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:55:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm downed multiple trees around town in Falmouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 14:00:00 to 12-AUG-16 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND FORESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree in Cumberland Foreside.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 14:05:00 to 12-AUG-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH FREEPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees in a small area of Freeport on South Freeport Road near Staples Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 14:05:00 to 12-AUG-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNEGANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm downed trees on power lines on Berry Mill Road in West Bath.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 12-AUG-16 13:50:00 to 12-AUG-16 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH FREEPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm blew a large tent over at the Freeport Country Club in South Freeport.