High Wind — Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina
2020-12-24 · Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Jennettes Pier Weatherflow site measured the gust.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front swept through Eastern NC late Christmas Eve. Periods of showers and thunderstorms accompanied the cold front, with several storms becoming severe. Strong southerly wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph and minor coastal flooding accompanied the front as well.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 926958. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.