Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Vermont

2022-05-21 · near Highgate Spgs, Franklin, Vermont

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several branches and trees, including an 80 foot maple tree. Downed trees caused some minor property damage as well.

Wider weather episode

A mid level disturbance moved into a moderately unstable airmass across Vermont during the late afternoon/early evening of May 21st. Scattered thunderstorms developed in NY and southern Quebec and intensified as they moved east into VT. Several reports of damaging winds and a few observations of hail greater than one inch in diameter were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1015573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.