Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South
2012-12-26 · near Cape Fear, Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South
59 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A mesonet observation recorded a thunderstorm wind gust to 59 kt. The equipment is mounted on a tower about 45 feet above ground level.
Wider weather episode
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the morning, along and in the wake of a warm front. Thunderstorms ended with the passage of an early afternoon pre-frontal trough.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424656. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.