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

2025-11-06 · 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 measured frequent gusts between 30 and 35 knots between 4 and 5:30 AM with a peak gust to 41 knots (47 mph) at 4:38 AM EST.

Wider weather episode

Winds became elevated behind a cold front moving across the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters in the early morning hours of November 6.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298383. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.