Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Nantucket Sound, Atlantic North

2016-08-13 · near Vineyard Haven, Nantucket Sound, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The WeatherFlow site at Vineyard Haven recorded wind gusts of 43 mph. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

Heat, humidity, and a back door cold front all contributed to the development of showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. These storms resulted in damaging winds and localized flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 656338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.