Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Long Island Sound E of New Haven Ct To Port Jefferson Ny, Atlantic North
2004-09-18 · near Fishers Island, Long Island Sound E of New Haven Ct To Port Jefferson Ny, Atlantic North
1
Direct deaths
43 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Heavy rain bands with embedded thunderstorms over Eastern Long Island Sound produced wind gusts up to 43 knots. This resulted in a 31 foot boat capsizing near Niantic Bay. Two men were thrown into the water. One of them was killed. The boat sustanied significant structual damage.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5421544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.