Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Nantucket Sound, Atlantic North

2011-08-02 · near Vineyard Haven, Nantucket Sound, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Weatherflow reporting station at Vineyard Haven recorded a wind gust of 47 mph.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance rotated through Southern New England. A cold pool aloft resulted in enough instability to produce thunderstorms. A few of these storms moved over the waters, producing strong winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 337533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.