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Marine Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2025 · Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

41 mph

Measured gust (36 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 3rd Island (37.0400, -76.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1249752. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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