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.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 22:57:00 to 12-JAN-18 22:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE FERRY TERMINAL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor near the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal reported a 52 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:16:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site at Hatteras High observed a 53 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OREGON INLET TO CP HATTERAS NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:19:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow sensor on Avon Pier reported a 67 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:10:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow gauge in Frisco Woods observed a 57 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 22:46:00 to 12-JAN-18 22:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR ISLAND
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Local NWS marine platform at Cedar Island reported a 43 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:17:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGELHARD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site in the north-central Pamlico Sound observed a 54 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:25:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO SOUND, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:25:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUMPY POINT
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site at Real Slick near Waves observed a 39 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC FROM 20 TO 40 NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 23:35:00 to 12-JAN-18 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON INLET
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow gauge on Jennettes Pier reported a 37 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP LOOKOUT TO SURF CITY NC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-JAN-18 22:13:00 to 12-JAN-18 22:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Cape Lookout C-MAN Station reported a 65 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.