A cold front moving through Southern New England coupled with a 50 mph low level jet produced strong gradient winds across much of the area. Winds remained below advisory criteria (31 mph sustained or 46 mph gusts) but with some trees still partially to fully leafed, these winds did produce some minor damage.
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A cold front moving through Southern New England coupled with a 50 mph low level jet produced strong gradient winds across much of the area. Winds remained below advisory criteria (31 mph sustained or 46 mph gusts) but with some trees still partially to fully leafed, these winds did produce some minor damage.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport (KBOS) recorded sustained wind speeds up to 36 mph and gusts to 47 mph. Several reports of trees and limbs downed were received.
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