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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 27, 2025 · Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

48 mph

Measured gust (42 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Third Island mesonet (XBBT) measured a gust to 42 knots (48 mph).

The wider storm

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.

Began near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 3rd Island (37.0400, -76.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285217. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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