Low pressure tracking northwest of Maine drew an occluded front across the region during the afternoon and evening of the 10th. A strong low level jet crossed the region in advance of the front. Sustained onshore winds of 30 to 40 mph occurred along the Downeast coast. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph occurred along coastal Hancock county...with 70 to 80 mph gusts along coastal Washington county. Peak wind gusts along the coast of Washington County included 80 mph near Lubec...73 mph in Pembroke and 70 mph in Jonesport. Peak wind gusts along coastal Hancock County included 68 mph in Sedgwick and 58 mph at Bar Harbor.
The winds snapped branches and brought down trees on power lines contributing to extensive power outages. At the peak of the event...during the late afternoon and evening of the 10th...around 30000 customers were without power. Fallen trees and power lines blocked some roads. The strong winds also damaged roofs. Coastal flooding occurred along Seawall Road during the time of high tide from the late evening of the 10th into the early morning hours of the 11th. The road was nearly impassable for a time due to overwash and debris washed on to the road.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 10-JAN-16 18:00:00 to 10-JAN-16 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled trees and brought down power lines. Utility poles were also snapped contributing to extensive power outages. The fallen trees and power lines blocked some roads. Roof damage was also reported to some structures.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 10-JAN-16 19:00:00 to 11-JAN-16 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled trees and brought down power lines. Utility poles were also snapped contributing to extensive power outages. The fallen trees and power lines blocked some roads. Roof damage was also reported to some structures.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 10-JAN-16 19:00:00 to 11-JAN-16 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Measured wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph toppled numerous trees and brought down power lines. Utility poles were also snapped contributing to extensive power outages. A measured wind gust of 80 mph was reported near Lubec...73 mph at Pembroke and 70 mph at Jonesport. Trees and power lines were reported down in many locations including the towns of Machias...Harrington...Columbia and Roque Bluffs. The fallen trees and power lines blocked some roads. Roof damage was also reported to some structures.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 10-JAN-16 18:00:00 to 10-JAN-16 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Measured wind gusts of 60 to nearly 70 mph toppled numerous trees and brought down power lines. Utility poles were also snapped contributing to extensive power outages. A measured wind gust of 68 mph was reported at Sedgwick with numerous other gusts between 50 and 60 mph. Trees and power lines were reported down in many locations including the towns of Surry...Blue Hill and Hancock. The fallen trees and power lines blocked some roads. Roof damage was also reported to some structures.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 10-JAN-16 22:30:00 to 11-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Large waves and strong onshore winds produced overwash and coastal flooding along Seawall Road near the time of high tide. The road was nearly impassable for a time due to water and debris washed on to the road. The flooding subsided with the falling tide.