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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 2, 2009 · Block Island Sound, Atlantic North

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Charlestown Breachway (41.3400, -71.6900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 186486. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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