Strong Wind — Bristol, Rhode Island

2016-12-15 to 2016-12-16 · Bristol, Rhode Island

Event narrative

Winds brought down utility poles and wires on Hope Street in Bristol. About the same time, winds across Narragansett Bay at Conimicut Point gusted to 63 mph.

Wider weather episode

An arctic cold front moved across New England Thursday afternoon and evening followed by strong northwest winds and cold air.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 669205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.