High Wind — Maryland Beaches, Maryland

2018-03-02 to 2018-03-03 · Maryland Beaches, Maryland

Event narrative

The very strong winds produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages. Wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph) was measured at OXB.

Wider weather episode

Intense low pressure spinning off the southern New England coast produced very strong northerly winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. The very strong winds downed numerous trees, produced structural damage, and caused power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 746504. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.