Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Cape Fear Nc To Little River Inlet Sc Out 20 Nm, Atlantic South

2017-05-25 · near Cape Fear Sea Navigational Buoy, Coastal Waters From Cape Fear Nc To Little River Inlet Sc Out 20 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A wind gust to 39 mph was measured on Bald Head Island.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous upper level disturbance moved across an environment characterized by cool temperatures aloft, dry air in the mid levels and steep lapse rates. This allowed thunderstorms to produce brief strong to damaging winds gusts and small hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 701950. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.