Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Erie

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 31, 2024 · Upper Niagara River, Lake Erie

39 mph

Measured gust (34 kt)

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

The wider storm

With Western New York in the warm sector of an approaching area of low pressure, and as a cold front approached from the west, strong thunderstorms developed in portions of the area. Timing of the storms in the morning and cloud cover limited instability for the storms to develop.

Began near Grand Island (43.1071, -78.9433).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211725. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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