A cold front passing through the waters combined with an unstable atmosphere to trigger showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms were severe, producing gusty winds and large hail.

Marine Hail in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 15:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTIN STATE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of quarters was reported by a trained spotter.

Marine Hail in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 15:39:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTIN STATE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of nickels was reported by the public.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 16:29:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONALD REAGAN NATL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were down along the coast near the community of Rosemont.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N BEACH TO DRUM PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 20:36:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at Cambridge.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 18:03:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT ISLAND
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust estimated in excess of 30 knots occurred at Kent Island.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 17:59:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS POINT LIGHT
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 36 knots was measured at Thomas Point Lighthouse.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 16:29:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONALD REAGAN NATL ARPT
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 40 knots was measured at a mesonet site near Alexandria.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 16:12:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLCHESTER BEACH
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 60 knots was measured at Tolchester beach.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 15:48:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVIERA BEACH
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A buoy at Baltimore Key Bridge estimated wind gusts in excess of 30 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY DRUM PT TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 17:16:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRISFIELD
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at Crisfield.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N BEACH TO DRUM PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 20:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MID BAY BUOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down near the coast on Ball Road.

Marine Hail in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported near the coast by a trained spotter.

Marine Hail in CHESAPEAKE BAY DRUM PT TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 17:22:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRISFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of pennies was reported near Crisfield.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-AUG-08 17:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was estimated at Annapolis.