Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt To N Beach Md, Atlantic North
2026-01-01 · near Saunders Point Light, Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt To N Beach Md, Atlantic North
43 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 43 knots (49 MPH) was measured by the Saunders Point Light WeatherFlow sensor (XMTR).
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front brought gale- to storm-force winds in snow showers to the tidal waters of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay early on New Year's morning.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1303352. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.