Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

2025-07-27 · near Cape Henry Station (chyv2), Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Lynnhaven Inlet Light mesonet (XLHI) measured a gust to 36 knots (41 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 1285218. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.