Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
2024-08-02 · near Bishops Head (bism2), Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts of up to 37 knots (43 MPH) were measured by the Bishops Head Pier NOS sensor (BISM2).
Wider weather episode
Bands of thunderstorms produced numerous instances of gale-force winds with a few instances of storm-force winds during the late afternoon to mid evening hours. There was even at least one instance of hurricane-force wind gusts over the upper Chesapeake Bay.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.