Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va, Atlantic North
2024-08-18 · near Tangier, Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va, Atlantic North
38 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Tangier Sound Light mesonet station (XTSL) measured a gust of 38 knots (44 miles per hour).
Wider weather episode
A cold front approached Virginia from the west on August 18. Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of the front across Virginia before moving over the Chesapeake Bay. These storms produced gusty winds across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213188. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.