A strong cold front crossed eastern North Carolina during the early morning hours of January 31st, 2013. A strong low level jet accompanied storms along the front with several reports of marine thunderstorm winds gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 02:55:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Alligator River bridge reported a marine thunderstorm wind gust to 47 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP LOOKOUT TO SURF CITY NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:10:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTIC BEACH
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor in Fort Macon observed a 46 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP LOOKOUT TO SURF CITY NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:14:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT INLET
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Beaufort airport reported a 41 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:34:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR ISLAND
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

WFO MHX marine platform at Cedar Island ferry terminal reported a 45 knot marine thunderstorm gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OCRACOKE INLET TO CP LOOKOUT NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:23:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORE BANKS
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Cape Lookout C-MAN station reported a 36 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 04:25:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor in Buxton observed a 48 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON INLET TO CP HATTERAS NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 04:20:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODANTHE
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor at KHK Resort observed a 43 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 04:15:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor in Frisco gusted to 46 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK BEACH LT TO SURF CITY NC 20 TO 40NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 02:34:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD CITY
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

NDBC buoy 41036 30 miles southeast of New River Inlet reported a 41 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP LOOKOUT TO SURF CITY NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 02:13:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

New River Air Station observed a 38 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 02:30:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORIENTAL
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

New Bern ASOS reported a 47 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP LOOKOUT TO SURF CITY NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 02:47:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGUE INLET
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Bogue Field reported a 41 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:11:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANQUARTER
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

WFO MHX marine platform in Swanquarter reported a 43 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:20:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR ISLAND
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Piney Island Bombing Range gusted to 48 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:56:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGELHARD
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Soundside Avon WeatherFlow sensor reported a 42 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 04:18:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

National Ocean Service tide gauge at Hatteras Coast Guard station reported a 52 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:38:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTEO
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Manteo airport reported a 42 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK BEACH LT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 04:12:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON INLET
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

National Ocean Service tide gauge at Oregon Inlet reported a 36 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK BEACH LT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 31-JAN-13 03:55:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BODIE ISLAND
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor on Jennettes Pier reported a 35 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.