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Thunderstorm Wind in Tompkins County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind August 5, 2024 · Tompkins County, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$8K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down utility poles and wires on Game Farm Road.

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front in an environment favorable for severe weather with sufficient instability, plenty of moisture and wind shear. This supported the development of some strong to severe storms in the afternoon. Damaging wind gusts knocked down numerous trees and wires and there was one storm which produced large hail.

Began near Varna (42.4501, -76.4494).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1203162. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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