Marine Thunderstorm Wind — James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

2025-05-09 · near Willoughby Degaussing Station Wlon (wdsv2), James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Lafayette River mesonet (XODU) measured a gust to 34 knots (39 miles per hour).

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and storms formed ahead of a slow-moving cold front during the early morning hours of May 9. These showers and storms produced gusty winds across the Maryland coastal waters and the James River. Additionally, an isolated storm formed across far southeast Virginia during the afternoon. This storm produced gusty winds as it moved over the Virginia coastal waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1262245. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.