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Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay N of Pooles Is Md, Atlantic North

2025-05-16 · near Grove Point (gvp), Chesapeake Bay N of Pooles Is Md, Atlantic North

43 MG
Magnitude

Event narrative

A wind gust of 43 knots (49 MPH) was measured by the Grove Point Range Front Light WeatherFlow sensor (XGVP).

Wider weather episode

A powerful line of thunderstorms produced winds as high as hurricane force over portions of the tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. A tornado briefly became a waterspout as it crossed the tidal Patapsco River in Baltimore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.