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Thunderstorm Wind in Kent County, Rhode Island

Thunderstorm Wind July 23, 2016 · Kent County, Rhode Island

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was downed on Centerville Road, blocking one lane.

The wider storm

A cold front moved through southern New England and when coupled with the existing heat and humidity, resulted in showers and thunderstorms developing over much of the area late in the day and continuing into the evening and overnight hours.

Began near Apponaug (41.7000, -71.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 651777. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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