Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Block Island Sound, Atlantic North
2016-07-23 · near Block Island Airport, Block Island Sound, Atlantic North
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Automated Weather Observation System at Block Island State Airport (KBID) recorded a wind gust of 43 mph. 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 653805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.