Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
2025-05-17 · near Potomac Point Lookout Buoy (44042), Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 37 knots (43 MPH) was measured by the Lower Potomac CBIBS sensor (44042).
Wider weather episode
A remnant cluster of thunderstorms produced gale-force winds over the lower tidal Potomac River and middle Chesapeake Bay during the early morning hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.