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Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Rhode Island

Thunderstorm Wind August 26, 2022 · Washington County, Rhode Island

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$4K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

In the Hope Valley section of Hopkinton, amateur radio reported that a large tree fell on top of a shed, destroying the shed. Time estimated by radar.

The wider storm

A cold front moved into a warm and humid air mass, triggered scattered severe thunderstorms in southern New England during the mid and late afternoon.

Began near Hope Vly (41.5100, -71.7200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1050015. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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