Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chester River To Queenstown Md, Atlantic North
2010-07-18 · near Tolchester Beach, Chester River To Queenstown Md, Atlantic North
44 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 44 knots was reported at Tolchester Beach.
Wider weather episode
High pressure over the western Atlantic continued to usher in hot and humid air due to a southwest flow. An upper-level disturbance in the zonal flow triggered showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Moderate amounts of instability due to the hot and humid air mass caused some thunderstorms to produce gusty winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 252797. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.