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Marine Strong Wind — Long Island Sound W of New Haven Ct To Port Jefferson Ny, Atlantic North

2008-08-26 · near Bridgeport Harbor, Long Island Sound W of New Haven Ct To Port Jefferson Ny, Atlantic North

1
Direct deaths
20 EG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Gusty northwest winds, of up to 20 knots behind a departing cold front, caused a catamaran to capsize in Western Long Island Sound, near Westport. A 3 year old occupant of the boat drowned in the accident.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 133923. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.