Marine Thunderstorm Wind — South Santee River Sc To Savannah Ga 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South

2015-07-02 · near Edisto Buoy (41004), South Santee River Sc To Savannah Ga 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Buoy 41004 measured a 43 knot wind gust with passing thunderstorms.

Wider weather episode

Early in the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms developed along the coast as the sea breeze began to set up. These storms produced strong wind gusts along the coast. Then later in the afternoon and through the evening, a strong line of thunderstorms developed within an inland trough and progressed eastward. As the line of thunderstorms moved through coastal locations and the adjacent coastal waters numerous reports of strong wind gusts were reported by area observation sites.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 592428. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.