Thunderstorm Wind — Marshall Islands, Guam

2025-04-03 · near Majuro, Marshall Islands, Guam

$20K

Property damage

32 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Around 1600ChST (1800ChST) a strong thunderstorm with gusts around 32 kt (37 mph) was reported at the weather office on Majuro which is located near the airport. Several large trees were up rooted and blocked roads. One tree fell on a small building that was once a house but was converted to a tool/storage shed, destroying the building. Several buildings had roofs (mainly tin roofs) blown off or torn by winds. This includes the garage roof near the US Embassy located in Majuro. Damage estimates due to the thunderstorm are estimated to be around 20 Thousand $USD. No injuries were reported on Majuro.

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm developed over Majuro Atoll the evening of April 3rd, producing strong winds that uprooted trees, damaged roofs, and a building across Majuro.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247062. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.