Strong Wind — Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

2024-01-09 to 2024-01-10 · Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

$1K

Property damage

47 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

In New Bedford at 2:57 AM EST an ASOS reported a 54 mph gust at the New Bedford Airport. A Weatherflow site at Horseneck Beach recorded a gust of 52 mph at 12:47 AM EST. In Westport at 11:40 PM EST a tree was down blocking Horseneck Rd and another tree was down on Adamsville Rd. In Fall River at 2:55 AM EST a tree was down across 79 Northbound.

Wider weather episode

A negatively tilted mid level trough swung through New England while at the surface a low pressure center passed directly over southern New England. This inland runner brought warm air so that all precipitation fell as rain, along with strong winds. There was a good deal of tree damage from the winds and widespread river flooding with many rivers going into major flood stage. Coastal flooding was also a problem. Minor to moderate coastal flooding impacted both the south and east coasts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.