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

2025-03-24 · 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 (XBBT) measured a gust to 35 knots (40 miles per hour).

Wider weather episode

South to southwest winds became elevated across the Chesapeake Bay and Lower James River ahead of a cold front on March 24.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.