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

2025-04-15 · 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 53 kt (46 mph).

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved across the local waters on April 15. An isolated storm produced gusty winds across the Maryland coastal waters along the cold front. Winds became elevated behind the front across the Chesapeake Bay.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257681. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.