High Wind — Western Dare, North Carolina

2007-05-06 · Western Dare, North Carolina

Event narrative

Alligator River wind equipment measured sustained winds at 44 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure developed off the North Carolina coast on May 6th and drifted slowly south of the region on May 7th. Strong high pressure north of the area helped produce a very tight pressure gradient over the region with strong north to northeast winds. The prolonged period of strong northerly winds produced coastal flooding along the Outer Banks and areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 22940. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.