Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chester River To Queenstown Md, Atlantic North
2010-07-12 · near Tolchester Beach, Chester River To Queenstown Md, Atlantic North
34 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported at Tolchester Beach.
Wider weather episode
A pressure trough remained over the Tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay while an upper-level disturbance passed through in a zonal flow aloft. The forcing from these two systems were responsible for the development of showers and thunderstorms. Due to moderate amounts of instability, some thunderstorms produced gusty winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 252766. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.