Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Cape Elizabeth Me To Merrimack River Ma Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North

2013-06-17 · near Isle of Shoals, Cape Elizabeth Me To Merrimack River Ma Out 25 Nm, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm produced a 52 knot gust at the C-MAN station on the Isle of Shoals.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough and an associated cold front approached the forecast area on the afternoon of June 17th. Moderate to strong speed shear shifted into southern New Hampshire by mid afternoon as CAPE values peaked. Several severe thunderstorms developed during the remainder of the afternoon with wind damage the main feature with these storms. Some small hail was also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 458725. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.