North Atlantic Coastal Waters, 2021Waterspouts in North Atlantic Coastal Waters, August 1, 2021
August 1, 2021 · NWS LWX · 3 events in 2 counties and zones
Several waterspouts were reported over the Chesapeake Bay in the morning, with localized gusty winds over the upper tidal Potomac River in the evening.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 3
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Several waterspouts were reported over the Chesapeake Bay in the morning, with localized gusty winds over the upper tidal Potomac River in the evening.
Waterspout, Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt to N Beach Md
- When
- August 1, 5:55 AM EST to 6:05 AM EST
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt to N Beach Md forecast zone, 2.63 mi SE of Shady Side Es (Shady)
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 38.810, -76.480
A few waterspouts were spotted offshore of Deale, one with a spray ring.
Waterspout, Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt to N Beach Md
- When
- August 1, 6:40 AM EST
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay Sandy Pt to N Beach Md forecast zone, 6.21 mi E of Herring Bay (Hrb)
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 38.732, -76.425
A waterspout was spotted over the Chesapeake Bay between North Beach and Tilghman Island.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind, Tidal Potomac Indian Hd to Cobb Is Md
- When
- August 1, 8:48 PM EST to 8:58 PM EST
- Where
- Tidal Potomac Indian Hd to Cobb Is Md forecast zone, 2.66 mi SE of Leesylvania State Park (Lslvn)
- Measured
- 42 kt (48 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Buoy
- Coordinates
- 38.640, -77.219
Wind gusts of up to 42 knots (48 MPH) were measured by a buoy in Occoquan Bay.
- Waterspout
- A tornado over water. One that moves ashore is filed as a tornado from the coastline on.
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