Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
2024-05-06 · near Rappahannock Light Station (rplv2), Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
46 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Rappahannock Light mesonet measured a gust to 46 knots (53 miles per hour).
Wider weather episode
A weak surface low moved across the area from western Virginia to southeastern Virginia during the afternoon of May 6. This surface low allowed for widespread convection moving across the Chesapeake Bay. Gusty winds were observed with some of these storms.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1184600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.