Rapidly intensifying low pressure lifted across western New England during the 30th...with a boost from the remnants of what had been Tropical Storm Philippe.  A very tight pressure gradient between the low and high pressure to the east supported the development of a strong low level jet which crossed the region through the morning of the 30th in advance of a cold front. The strongest winds occurred during the morning of the 30th when south to southeast wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common...with some gusts in excess of 70 mph. The strongest winds occurred in a region from Hancock county...southern and central Penobscot county...central and southern Piscataquis county into northern Somerset county.
The strong winds produced extensive tree damage in the area from Hancock county...across southern and central Penobscot county...southern and central Piscataquis county into northern Somerset county. The number of trees toppled...snapped or damaged is estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Leaves still on many trees and saturated ground contributed to the extensive tree damage. The falling trees and branches brought down power lines and snapped utility poles producing extensive damage to the electrical grid. Power outages began during the early morning hours of the 30th...then rapidly increased through the morning into early afternoon. Power outages within the EMERA Maine service area peaked at around 90,000 customers, which represented around 56% of their customer base. Power outages within the Eastern Maine Power service area peaked around 10,000 customers. The extensive damage to the electrical grid and number of snapped and uprooted trees hindered the recovery process. Roads blocked by fallen trees also slowed the recovery process. Full power was not restored until November 7th.
Trees falling on structures...vehicles and fences produced damage of varying degrees. The winds also produced roof and structural damage to shingles and siding. Signs were also bent or toppled. Damage to public infrastructure was estimated at $217,873 in Hancock county...$667,682 in Penobscot county and $68,396 in Piscataquis county. This damage...in addition to major damage across the remainder of the state...prompted a Disaster Declaration. Significant damage to private property also occurred, though monetary estimates were unavailable.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 03:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Public

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common...with a peak gust of 73 mph reported at Brooklin.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 04:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common with a peak gust of 66 mph measured at Bangor.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 04:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common...with peak wind gusts estimated at around 65 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common with a peak gust of 61 mph measured at Greenville.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common...with peak wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. The falling trees and branches produced extensive damage to the electrical grid snapping utility poles and downing power lines with widespread power outages. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common with peak wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 30-OCT-17 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

High winds with a strong low level jet toppled and snapped numerous trees along with broken branches. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common...with peak wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph.