Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
2024-08-03 · near Bishops Head (bism2), Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
34 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts of up to 34 knots (39 MPH) were measured by the Bishops Head Pier NOS sensor (BISM2).
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 1207544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.