Strong Wind — Suffolk, Massachusetts

2014-03-26 · Suffolk, Massachusetts

Event narrative

The Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport recorded sustained winds of 38 mph and wind gusts of 54 mph. These winds resulted in downed tree limbs and power lines on Allston and Rutherford Streets, as well as on Bronx Road. In addition, these winds greatly exacerbated a structure fire in the Back Bay (ended up as a 9 alarm fire), in which 2 firefighters were killed and 13 others were injured.

Wider weather episode

A large ocean storm intensified very quickly off the east coast of the United States. This storm brought extremely strong winds (gusting to over 80 mph) and heavy snow to the Cape and Islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 507055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.