Southern Maine Storms Leave Widespread Damage | Boston News

Southern Maine took a brutal hit Thursday as quarter-sized hail and 80-mph wind gusts tore through the region, causing widespread power outages for 14,000+ customers and shutting down Portland’s main airport for hours. Cape Elizabeth recorded the highest winds, while Portland’s airport saw 1.26 inches of rain in just 20 minutes. Videos showed trees snapped and porches buried under hail, with crews working nonstop to restore power. The National Weather Service warns this was a microburst or macroburst — a sudden, violent wind event that packs more punch than forecasters expected, thanks to an unusual atmospheric setup. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b30be2e959c5f6b1