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Marine Thunderstorm Wind January 1, 2026 · Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North

47 mph

Measured gust (41 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wind gust of 41 knots (47 MPH) was measured by the Lower Potomac/Point Lookout CBIBS sensor (44042).

The wider storm

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.

Began near Potomac Point Lookout Buoy (44042) (38.0300, -76.3400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1303362. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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