Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Albemarle Sound, Atlantic South

2018-01-12 · near Bodie Island Lighthouse, Albemarle Sound, Atlantic South

Event narrative

WeatherFlow site near the Oregon Inlet Coast Guard center reported a 46 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front approached Eastern NC late on January 12th, 2018. A shortwave trough moved through the area prior to the cold front, with high-shear and limited instability, leading to several marine thunderstorm wind gusts across the coastal waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 730673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.