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Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 12, 2016 · Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, Atlantic North

48 mph

Measured gust (42 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 Children's Island reported a sustained wind of 34 mph and gusts to 48 mph. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

A mid level disturbance and an approaching cold front resulted in showers and thunderstorms developing over much of southern New England. Like the storms the previous day, frequent lightning accompanied these storms. In addition, wind damage and flooding occurred.

Began near Marblehead Neck (42.5129, -70.8168).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 656328. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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