Marine High Wind — Coastal Waters East of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Atlantic North

2023-02-24 · near Race Point Light, Coastal Waters East of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Atlantic North

Event narrative

At 1040 AM, Buoy 44018, 10 miles NNE of Provincetown, recorded a gust to 56 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong northwest jet at 850 mb, combined with steep lapse rates, allowed for strong wind gusts across southern New England (no damage reported though) and high winds across the waters.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (42.2100, -70.1400)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.