Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chesapeake Bay Drum Pt To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
2026-01-01 · near Patuxent River Asos (knhk), Chesapeake Bay Drum Pt To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 37 knots (43 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (KNHK) adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal Patuxent River.
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 1303359. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.