Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Mouth of Chesapeake Bay From New Point Comfort To Little Creek, Va, Atlantic North

2025-07-31 · near Kiptopeke Wlon (kptv2), Mouth of Chesapeake Bay From New Point Comfort To Little Creek, Va, Atlantic North

Event narrative

Plantation Flats Weatherflow station recorded a wind gust to 36 knots.

Wider weather episode

A front was located north of the region and gradually moved south in response to an approaching mid level disturbance. To the south of the front, robust heating of a moist low level airmass resulted in increasing instability by the afternoon and evening hours. Strong convection resulted in areas of strong winds and waterspouts during the late afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.