Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Cp Henlopen To Fenwick Is De Out 20nm, Atlantic North

2016-02-24 · near Lewes De, Cp Henlopen To Fenwick Is De Out 20nm, Atlantic North

Event narrative

Strong wind associated with an advancing cold front and low level jet produced strong winds over the coastal waters during the late afternoon. A gust of 40 MPH was measured at Lewes.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moving north through the Great Lakes region, combined with its associated warm front and cold front, copious amounts of moisture, and low level jet, produced strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain over the coastal waters late Wednesday afternoon and evening, February 24th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612889. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.