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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 27, 2025 · James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

53 mph

Measured gust (46 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

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 Dominion Terminal Associates Wlon (domv2) (36.9452, -76.3915).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285220. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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