Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Charleston Harbor, Atlantic South
2025-02-16 · near Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, Atlantic South
41 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow sensor at Fort Sumter Range Front Light measured wind gusts of at least 34 knots between 1101 AM to 1116 AM with a peak wind gust of 41 knots at 1116 AM.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front pushing through the region during late morning hours helped produce a line of showers with embedded thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts across coastal waters.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.