Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay N Beach To Drum Pt Md, Atlantic North
2023-07-29 · near Rod N Reel Chesapeake Beach (chsrl), Chesapeake Bay N Beach To Drum Pt Md, Atlantic North
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts of up to 52 knots (60 MPH) were measured by a personal weather station at Bay House Tilghman Island (KMDTILGH14) adjacent to the Chesapeake 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 1108376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.