Marine High Wind — Rhode Island Sound, Atlantic North
2023-02-24 · near Sakonnet Point Light, Rhode Island Sound, Atlantic North
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A Weatherflow mesonet station at the Knubble on Horseneck Beach recorded a wind gust to 57 mph at 856 AM EST.
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.