Marine Thunderstorm Wind — S Santee R Sc To Savannah Ga 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South
2011-06-23 · near Bulls Bay, S Santee R Sc To Savannah Ga 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A buoy recorded a 43 mph wind gust.
Wider weather episode
Clusters of thunderstorms developed near a long-wave trough east of South Carolina. Thunderstorms became strong as they entered an unstable environment featuring MLCAPE between 2000-2500 J/KG and DCAPE over 1000 J/KG. The sea breeze and outflow boundaries enhanced deep moist updrafts and supported multicell thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts. Thunderstorms remained strong as they entered South Carolina coastal waters.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 328552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.