Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va, Atlantic North
2025-03-17 · near Tangier, Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va, Atlantic North
36 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Tangier Sound Light (XTSL) mesonet 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 1249757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.