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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.