Intensifying low pressure tracking northeast through the Saint Lawrence River Valley drew a cold front across the region during the 16th. A strong low level jet moved across the region in advance of the front during the afternoon and evening hours. Wind gusts of 70 to nearly 80 mph were reported along the Downeast coast...with 55 to 65 mph gusts across interior Downeast areas. The strongest winds occurred during the evening hours. A peak wind gust of 77 mph was reported at Pembroke in coastal Washington county...with wind gusts in excess of 70 mph also reported at Lubec and Eastport. The winds snapped branches and brought down trees and power lines which contributed to extensive power outages. At the peak of the event...during the evening...around 10000 customers were without power. Structural damage also occurred. In Brewer...metal siding was torn from a building. A roof was torn from a building in Calais. Shingle and siding damage was reported at several locations along the coast.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained south winds of 30 to 40 mph...with gusts of 60 to 70 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines to produce extensive power outages. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was reported at Castine...with other gusts around 60 mph.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Sustained south winds of 30 to 40 mph...with gusts of 70 to nearly 80 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines to produce extensive power outages. Damage to shingles and siding also occurred. A peak wind gust of 77 mph was reported at Pembroke. Other wind gusts in excess of 70 mph occurred at Eastport and Lubec...with numerous wind gusts in excess of 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph...with gusts of 50 to 60 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines to produce extensive power outages. Damage to shingles and siding also occurred. Peak wind gusts estimated up to around 60 mph were reported in the Bangor and Brewer areas.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph...with estimated gusts of 50 to 60 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines to produce extensive power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph...with gusts of 55 to 65 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines to produce extensive power outages. The winds damaged shingles and siding. Structural damage was also reported in Calais where a roof was torn from a building.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 16-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph...with gusts of 50 to 60 mph...snapped branches and toppled trees along with power lines. A peak wind gust of 58 mph was reported at Topsfield.