Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Block Island Sound, Atlantic North

2009-07-02 · near Charlestown Breachway, Block Island Sound, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The weatherflow station at Ninigret Pond recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving front stretched south of Long Island moved northward, combining with an upper level disturbance to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. Plenty of moisture was in place across these areas, increasing the chance for heavy rain and flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 186486. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.