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
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 35 knots (40 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station in Dames Quarter (KMDDEALI19) adjacent to Tangier Sound.
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 1250056. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.