Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

2008-03-05 · near West Island, Buzzards Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Weather Flow Data observing site at Ned's Point recorded a wind gust of 46 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 86815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.