Thunderstorm Wind — Merrimack, New Hampshire

1994-08-21 · Merrimack, New Hampshire

Event narrative

Increasing winds capsized a sailboat during a boat race on Lake Sunnapee, drowning the captain. The winds, estimated at 50 mph, were apparently associated with a thunderstorm gust front. (M59O)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10335890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.