Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
2026-01-01 · near Piney Point (pptm2), Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 35 knots (40 MPH) was measured by the Piney Point NOS sensor (PPTM2).
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 1303361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.