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Marine Thunderstorm Wind April 19, 2026 · Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt To N Beach Md, Atlantic North

39 mph

Estimated gust (34 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A squall produced estimated wind gusts to 34 knots (39 MPH) near the Saunders Point Light WeatherFlow sensor (XMTR) beginning at 7:48 AM EDT.

The wider storm

A strong cold front resulted in a brief but widespread period of gale-force winds during the early to mid-morning hours across the Chesapeake Bay (north of Smith Point VA) and the tidal Potomac River.

Began near Saunders Point Light (38.8800, -76.4800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1320842. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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