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

2025-07-27 · near Dominion Terminal Associates Wlon (domv2), James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Middle Ground Light (XMGL) station gusted above 34 knots from 5:32 through 5:57 PM EST, measuring a peak gust to 46 knots (53 mph) at 5:47 PM EST.

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 1285220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.