Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Mouth of Chesapeake Bay From New Point Comfort To Little Creek, Va, Atlantic North
2025-07-27 · near Plantation Flats, Mouth of Chesapeake Bay From New Point Comfort To Little Creek, Va, Atlantic North
40 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Plantation Flats mesonet measured a gust to 40 knots (46 mph).
Wider weather episode
Widespread storms developed across portions of central and eastern Virginia during the afternoon of July 27. These storms congealed into a line while moving generally southeast to south. Gusty winds were reported across the Chesapeake Bay, Rappahannock River, York River, and James River on July 27.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285216. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.