Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
2024-08-03 · near Raccoon Point (rac), Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
36 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts of up to 36 knots (41 MPH) were measured by the Raccoon Point WeatherFlow sensor (XRAC).
Wider weather episode
Several bands of showers and thunderstorms affected the tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, resulting in numerous gale-force wind gusts.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207543. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.