High Wind — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina
2022-03-12 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
NOS gauge measured a gust to 59 mph at Johnny Mercer Pier in Wrightsville Beach.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved across the area resulting in strong non-thunderstorm winds ahead of the boundary, along with a line of severe thunderstorms that also caused wind damage.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1004902. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.