High Wind — Isle of Wight, Virginia

2000-05-29 · Isle of Wight, Virginia

Event narrative

A powerful storm system off the North Carolina and Virginia coast produced high winds and waves over the James River. One man was killed and three others were treated for hypothermia from the still-cold water when their 16 foot fishing boat capsized in the James River. Effects from the high winds did not extend very far inland.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5151208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.