Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Block Island Sound, Atlantic North
2008-03-05 · near Charlestown Breachway, Block Island Sound, Atlantic North
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weather Flow Data observing site at Ninigret Pond recorded a wind gust of 63 mph. No damage was reported.
Wider weather episode
A warm front, a strong low pressure system and a potent low level jet combined to produce an assortment of weather across southern New England. While the low pressure system contributed to strong winds across much of the area, the combination of the front and low level jet allowed for the development of thunderstorms that produced severe damaging winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 86768. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.