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

2025-10-08 · near Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 3rd Island, Chesapeake Bay From Little Creek, Va, To Cape Henry, Va, Including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Third Island mesonet (XBBT) measured a gust of 40 kt (46 mph).

Wider weather episode

A cold front dropped south across the coastal waters on October 8. Winds became northerly behind the front with a brief period of gusty winds across the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (37.0400, -76.0800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.