High Wind — Barnstable, Massachusetts

2024-04-04 · Barnstable, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Winds generally gusted 40-55 mph. The strongest gusts were 69 mph from a Weatherflow site in Barnstable at 10:30 AM EDT and 68 mph from a Weatherflow site at Kalmus at 11:52 AM EDT.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure over the Ohio Valley intensified as it lifted northeast. This potent frontal system brought a round of heavy rains, strong winds, and a few thunderstorms to southern New England Thursday night into Friday. This resulted in 1-2 inches of rain and some strong wind gusts but no damage or flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165714. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.