High Wind — Dukes, Massachusetts

2020-12-05 · Dukes, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Aquinnah amateur radio relayed a report of a 61 mph wind gust. At 4:53 PM EST the ASOS at Marthas Vineyard Airport (KMVY) reported a wind gust of 49 mph. In Vineyard Haven at 4:04 PM EST a tree was down on Mitchell Rd.

Wider weather episode

A rapidly intensifying storm system produced strong to damaging winds and heavy rain (2-4 inches) which changed to a period of heavy snow in the higher elevations. The low pressure system crossed between Nantucket and Cape Cod before lifting northeast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 927749. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.