Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
2025-05-17 · near Bishops Head (bism2), Tangier Sound and the Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Atlantic North
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts of up to 37 knots (43 MPH) were measured by the Bishops Head Pier NOS sensor (BISM2).
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 1250055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.