Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Atlantic North

Marine Thunderstorm Wind March 12, 2026 · James River From James River Bridge To Hampton Roads Bridge-tunnel, Atlantic North

43 mph

Measured gust (37 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Lafayette River mesonet (XODU) measured a gust to 37 knots (43 miles per hour).

A strong cold front dropped south across the Chesapeake Bay, Lower James River, and Currituck Sound on March 12. Winds became gusty behind the front.

Began near Willoughby Degaussing Station Wlon (wdsv2) (36.8933, -76.3241).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1322720. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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