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Thunderstorm Wind in Montgomery County, Maryland

Thunderstorm Wind October 31, 2019 · Montgomery County, Maryland

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Death

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree fell onto a car near the intersection of Delford Avenue and Two Farm Drive. The occupant was later pronounced dead.

The wider storm

A strong cold front passed through during the evening of the 31st. A southerly flow led to warm and humid conditions ahead of the boundary, which caused an unstable atmosphere. The instability along with the cold front caused showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which were able to mix down strong winds from aloft.

Began near Hollywood Park (39.0701, -77.0079).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 862270. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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