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

2025-06-19 · near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Station (cbbv2), James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

Weatherflow sensor at Lafayette River reported a wind gust to 39 kt.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough approached the Mid-Atlantic region from the west on June 19th. Strong solar heating and rich low level moisture combined for robust instability across the area. Moderate wind shear ahead of the upper trough resulted in sufficient shear for thunderstorm organization and resulted in widespread strong winds over the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastal waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1276415. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.