Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South
2008-03-04 · near Masonboro Inlet, Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South
40 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 46 mph wind gust was measured by the NOS tide gauge at Wrightsville Beach. A 39 mph gust was also recorded a few minutes earlier.
Wider weather episode
Strong thunderstorms pushed offshore, prompting Special Marine Warnings for the waters off the coast of Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 85086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.