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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Atlantic North

Marine Thunderstorm Wind April 1, 2022 · Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River, Atlantic North

41 mph

Measured gust (36 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Fishers Island (41.3223, -71.9005).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1023775. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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