Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

2016-07-22 · near West Island, Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The WeatherFlow site at West Island recorded a 48 mph wind gust. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

A cold pool aloft coupled with a large area of instability and a mid level disturbance moving through the area resulted in showers and thunderstorms across much of southern New England. The stronger of these storms produced hail and wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 653802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.