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Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River, Atlantic North

2022-04-01 · near Fishers Island, Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River, Atlantic North

36 MG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Mesonet station XSTO 4 miles southeast of Mystic CT measured a 36 knot wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A broad upper level trough and associated surface trough moved through the area during the afternoon/evening hours. With cyclonic flow aloft, daytime heating resulted in the development of showers that produced gusty winds and small hail. Winds over 34 knots were recorded over the waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1023771. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.