Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
2025-05-13 · near Rappahannock Light Station (rplv2), Chesapeake Bay Windmill Pt To New Pt Comfort Va, Atlantic North
38 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Rappahannock Light station (RPLV2) measured a gust to 38 knots (44 miles per hour).
Wider weather episode
An area of low pressure formed across a warm front along the Virginia/North Carolina border on May 13. This allowed for a period of elevated east-southeast winds across the Chesapeake Bay, Lower James River, and North Carolina coastal waters. These winds were enhanced by convection moving across the water.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.