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Thunderstorm Wind in Niagara County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind April 16, 2023 · Niagara County, New York

59 mph

Estimated gust (51 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple reports of trees and wires downed across the county.

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 Lockport (43.1700, -78.7000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1094624. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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