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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)

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A power line was toppled.

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 Terrys Corners (43.1800, -78.5900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1094642. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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