A strong cold front passed through the waters during the early morning hours of the 17th. A strong southerly flow ahead of the cold front transported plenty of moisture into the area allowing for limited instability to develop. Strong forcing associated with the frontal passage combined with limited instability to trigger showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms were able to mix down gusty winds from aloft.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 00:24:00 to 17-NOV-10 00:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUANTICO
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 36 knots was reported at Quantico.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:30:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported at Sandy Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:34:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATAPSCO BUOY
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at the Patapsco Buoy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:26:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: US NAVAL ACADEMY
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured Annapolis.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 00:50:00 to 17-NOV-10 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST POTOMAC HIGH SCHOOL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 50 knots was reported at the Upper Potomac Buoy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:36:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT ISLAND
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 42 knots was measured at Kent Island.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N BEACH TO DRUM PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE POINT
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 38 knots was reported at Cove Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC COBB IS MD TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 35 knots was reported at Point Lookout.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N OF POOLES IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 02:02:00 to 17-NOV-10 02:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUSQUEHANNA
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported at Susquehanna Buoy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N BEACH TO DRUM PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:47:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MID BAY BUOY
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported at the Gooses Reef Buoy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC COBB IS MD TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC BUOY
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust in excess 30 knots was reported the Potomac Buoy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:30:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVIERA BEACH
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 40 knots was reported at Key Bridge.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 00:48:00 to 17-NOV-10 00:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DCA)REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 47 knots was reported at Reagan National.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:52:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE APPROACHES BUOY
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 34 knots was measured at Tolchester Beach.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY DRUM PT TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 17-NOV-10 01:49:00 to 17-NOV-10 01:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATUXENT RIVER ASOS
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 42 knots was measured at Patuxent River.