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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Erie

Marine Thunderstorm Wind May 5, 2010 · Buffalo Harbor and the Upper Niagara River, Lake Erie

52 mph

Measured gust (45 kt)

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

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front. The thunderstorms produced strong wind gusts that were measured to 37 knots at Dunkirk and 45 knots at Buffalo Harbor.

Began near Buffalo Harbor (42.8776, -78.8909).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 236560. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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