Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Vineyard Sound, Atlantic North

2008-03-05 · near Woods Hole, Vineyard Sound, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Vineyard Haven (KMVY) recorded a wind gust of 40 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 86814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.