A cold front crossed the region during the afternoon and evening of the 7th producing severe thunderstorms across central and Downeast portions of the region. A disturbance in advance of the front produced a severe thunderstorm which crossed northern Aroostook county during the morning. The thunderstorms produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 05:40:00 to 07-AUG-18 05:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLAGASH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were toppled on the Farm Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 05:45:00 to 07-AUG-18 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLAGASH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 06:40:00 to 07-AUG-18 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Between 40 and 60 trees were toppled or snapped in an area from near New Sweden to Hedman Road...along Route 161...due to straight-line winds estimated at up to 70 mph. Power poles were also toppled and snapped in the same area.The damage occurred along an approximately 1 mile wide and 50 yard long path.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 06:45:00 to 07-AUG-18 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SWEDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were toppled and snapped...with a power pole also toppled...along Rista Road by wind gusts estimated at up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 05:45:00 to 07-AUG-18 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLAGASH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

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

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 13:15:00 to 07-AUG-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORIENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were toppled on School House Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 12:13:00 to 07-AUG-18 12:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANGERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled on Knowlton Mills Road and Main Street by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 12:15:00 to 07-AUG-18 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were toppled on Sebec Shores Road by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 12:30:00 to 07-AUG-18 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER FOXCROFT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were toppled on Essex Street by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 18:55:00 to 07-AUG-18 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 18:55:00 to 07-AUG-18 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 07-AUG-18 19:10:00 to 07-AUG-18 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were toppled by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. The time is estimated.