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Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 11, 2008 · Rhode Island Sound, Atlantic North

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A mariner sailing in Rhode Island sound experienced several thunderstorms, with this one the strongest. The winds knocked the boat over almost on the side with only a reefed main running downwind. Based on the waves they estimated the windspeeds to be between 35 and 40kts.

The wider storm

An upper level low tracked across southern Ontario producing showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. These storms produced a waterspout and very heavy rains resulting in flash flooding in southeastern Massachusetts.

Began near Buzzards Bay Entrance Tower (41.3688, -71.0982).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 132206. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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