Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
2025-03-31 · near Cobb Point (cob), Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 35 knots (40 MPH) was measured by a mesonet on Cobb Island (Neale Sound) adjacent to the tidal Potomac River.
Wider weather episode
A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms crossed the tidal Potomac River resulting in gale- to storm-force wind gusts. Later that evening, squalls associated with a strong cold front resulted in a rapid onset of gale-force winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233811. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.