Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Eastern Bay, Atlantic North

2023-07-29 · near Us-50 (md040), Eastern Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

Wind gusts of up to 36 knots (41 MPH) were measured by a personal weather station at Prospect Bay (KMDGRASO3) adjacent to Eastern Bay.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front intersected a very hot, humid, and unstable airmass across the Mid-Atlantic shortly after peak heating. Aided by dynamics and moderately strong shear from an approaching upper-level trough, the front spawned bands of thunderstorms that produced up to storm-force winds over area waterways.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.