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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Erie

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 13, 2025 · Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, 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

During the overnight and early morning hours of August 12th and 13th, strong thunderstorms associated with a trough tracking through the area crossed Lake Erie, resulting in gusty winds to at least 34 knots across portions of the lake. As the thunderstorms continued across the lake and onshore, they weakened some, remaining below marine/land based warning criteria.

Began near Dunkirk (42.4937, -79.3495).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1290107. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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