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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 18, 2016 · Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, Atlantic North

45 mph

Measured gust (39 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The WeatherFlow site at Plum Island recorded a wind gust of 45 mph. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

A cold front moved through southern New England during the peak heating of the day, taking full advantage of the available instability. This resulted in showers and thunderstorms that produced damaging winds.

Began near Plum Island (42.7700, -70.7900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 651041. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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