Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
2025-03-17 · near Rappahannock Light Station (rplv2), Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Rappahannock Light NOS station measured a gust to 50 knots (58 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 1249754. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.