Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

2025-03-16 · near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 3rd Island, Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Third Island mesonet station (XBBT) measured a gust to 36 knots (41 miles per hour).

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front on the night of March 16 into the early morning hours of March 17. These storms moved across the Chesapeake Bay, rivers, Atlantic Coastal Waters, and Currituck Sound, producing gusty winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249752. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.