Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Surf City To Cape Fear Nc Out 20 Nm, Atlantic South

2025-07-27 · near Johnny Mercer Pier, Coastal Waters From Surf City To Cape Fear Nc Out 20 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

This gust measured by NOAA wind equipment near the end of Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Wider weather episode

Very hot and humid conditions were in place with inland temperatures over 100 degrees. Deep clusters of thunderstorms developed and marched across the Cape Fear region and adjacent coastal waters.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (34.2100, -77.8000)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1277462. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.