Thunderstorm Wind — Addison, Vermont

2023-07-13 · near West Bridport, Addison, Vermont

Event narrative

A NWS storm survey has confirmed a microburst occurred near Shoreham with estimated maximum winds of 85 mph. Between 50 and 75 large trees were found snapped and uprooted with some structural damage including metal roofing and siding damage.

Wider weather episode

A mid level disturbance combined with a surface front and weak wave of low pressure moved across an unstable air mass over Vermont during the afternoon and evening of July 13th. Several lines of showers and thunderstorms moved across the region with some storms producing damaging winds, including a microburst and a weak tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125769. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.