Elevated instability coupled with a strong upper level disturbance produced an isolated severe thunderstorm across extreme Eastern North Carolina during the evening hours of February 19th, 2012. Multiple strong marine wind gusts were reported with the storm.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK BEACH LT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:05:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BODIE ISLAND
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site on Jennettes Fishing Pier observed a 51 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:25:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor at the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal reported a 50 knot marine gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:35:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGELHARD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site in the Pamlico Sound reported sustained winds of 40 knots with a marine wind gust to 51 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON INLET TO CP HATTERAS NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:15:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site on Avon Fishing Pier observed sustained winds of 39 knots with a marine wind gust of 47 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:52:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet site at Frisco reported a 69 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON INLET TO CP HATTERAS NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:00:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODANTHE
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow observation at Waves reported a 34 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:10:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site at Buxton reported a 40 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:15:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTEO
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site at Oregon Inlet reported a 48 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:40:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTEO
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) in Manteo reported a 34 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:40:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site on Alligator River Bridge observed a 34 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 18:49:00 to 19-FEB-12 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANQUARTER
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

National Weather Service local marine platform at Swanquarter observed a 49 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 20:00:00 to 19-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGELHARD
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site at REAL Slick observed a 35 knot marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-FEB-12 19:55:00 to 19-FEB-12 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

National Ocean Service tide gauge at the Cape Hatteras Coast Guard station observed sustained winds of 39 knots with a marine wind gust of 47 knots.