Thunderstorm Wind — Pender, North Carolina

2024-01-09 · near Surf City, Pender, North Carolina

63 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Peak gust measured on Surf City bridge. Sensor located near Topsail Island side, well below peak bridge elevation.

Wider weather episode

A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) developed along a strong cold front which pushed through a very high shear (80 knots of effective bulk shear)/low CAPE (500-1000 J/kg MLCAPE) environment across the area and the nearby coastal waters. A few discrete storms also developed ahead of the main line. A Wind Advisory was in effect for the entire area except for coastal counties where a High Wind Warning was in effect. A Storm Warning was in effect for our marine zones.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.