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Coastal Flood — Coastal Washington, ME

Apr 7, 2016

Low pressure developed across western New England then tracked northwest of Maine during the 7th. A strong low level jet crossed the region later on the 7th into the early morning hours of the 8th. Wind gusts of 55 mph up to in excess of 75 mph occurred along the Downeast coast...with 50 to 60 mph gusts across interior Downeast areas. Peak wind gusts of 77 mph were reported at both Eastport and near Trescott in coastal Washngton county. The combination of the winds and wet ground led to numerous

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 624665). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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