Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Eastern Bay, Atlantic North

2024-11-20 · near Us-50 (md040), Eastern Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A squall produced estimated wind gusts to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a CWOP site in Grasonville (EW5728) adjacent to Eastern Bay.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front spawned a line of squalls that resulted in a sudden onset of gale-force winds over portions of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac River during the mid to late evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1217757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.