Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Choptank River To Cambridge Md and the Little Choptank River, Atlantic North
2026-01-01 · near Choptank River (chop), Choptank River To Cambridge Md and the Little Choptank River, Atlantic North
36 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 36 knots (41 MPH) was measured by the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory NOS sensor (CXLM2).
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 1303356. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.