Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

2014-02-21 · near West Island, Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Weatherflow mesonet sites at West Island and Ned's Point measured wind gusts of 42 mph and 52 mph, respectively.

Wider weather episode

A warm front moved northward into southern New England bringing warm air and unstable air into the region. Showers and a few thunderstorms developed as a cold front moved into the unstable air, particularly over the waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 503786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.