Marine Thunderstorm Wind — York River, Atlantic North

2025-10-19 · near Yorktown Uscg Station Wlon (yktv2), York River, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Yorktown Coast Guard NOS site measured a gust to 37 knots (43 mph).

Wider weather episode

A line of gusty showers along a cold front moved easts across the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers during the night of October 19 into the early morning hours of October 20. This resulted in a brief period of gusty winds across the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298329. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.