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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Erie

Marine Thunderstorm Wind April 16, 2023 · Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, Lake Erie

45 mph

Measured gust (39 kt)

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Buffalo Harbor (42.8828, -78.8964).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1094600. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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