Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Erie

Marine Thunderstorm Wind September 4, 2011 · Upper Niagara River, Lake Erie

43 mph

Measured gust (37 kt)

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

The wider storm

A warm and muggy late summer air mass across the region fueled showers and thunderstorms. Winds on the lake gusted to 49 knots. Specific measured winds included: at Barcelona sustained 36 knots gusting to 49 knots; Dunkirk gusts to 45 knots; and at Buffalo sustained 25 knots gusting to 37 knots.

Began near Buffalo Harbor (42.8800, -78.8900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 349498. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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