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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 19, 2025 · Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va, 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

Mesonet station at Smith Point reported a wind gust to 42 knots.

The wider storm

A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches. Strong surface heating resulted in robust instability with wind shear around 25 knots, allowing for deep convection with strong downdraft winds during the afternoon and evening hours.

Began near Smith Pt (37.8814, -76.2401).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1286090. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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