Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, Lake Erie
2023-04-16 · near Dunkirk, Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, Lake Erie
37 MG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
A cold front extending from a strong upper level low moved across the area during the evening hours of the 16th. Ahead of the front, building instability on an unseasonably warm day resulted in a few severe thunderstorms over far western New York, including the Buffalo Metro. A severe wind gust of 59 mph was measured at the Buffalo Airport during the evening hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1094598. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.