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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 0.23 Miles |
| -- Width | 75 Yards |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County/Area | CARTERET |
| WFO | MHX |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2024-01-10 21:05 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 1SW HARKERS IS |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 34.6933/-76.5592 |
| End Date | 2024-01-10 21:10 EST-5 |
| End Location | 0SW HARKERS IS |
| End Lat/Lon | 34.6954/-76.556 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | |
| Crop Damage | |
| Episode Narrative | Late on the evening of January 9, 2024, a strong cold front moved east across the Carolinas, and was accompanied by a line of severe thunderstorms. A period of strong southerly winds (not associated with thunderstorms) developed ahead of the cold front, followed by widespread strong to damaging winds associated with the line of thunderstorms. These thunderstorms produced wind gusts as high as 100 mph, caused tree and structure damage, and spawned multiple tornadoes. Since 1950, only one other time in Eastern North Carolina history has a storm system produced 3, or more, tornadoes in one event during the winter months (Dec, Jan, Feb). The last time was February 18, 2008. The strong onshore winds also led to coastal flooding, especially across the Outer Banks from Ocracoke north. In all, over 60 reports of severe weather or coastal flooding were received, and over 20 Severe Thunderstorm and several Tornado Warnings were issued. This event will go down as one of the more notable winter season severe weather events for Eastern North Carolina. |
| Event Narrative | The tornado started near South Ferry Dock Road and likely came onshore as a waterspout off Back Sound. The path continued northeast to near and just east of Sam East Lane, where a house had major damage to the roof, with substantial loss of shingles. In addition two windows were blown out, and a wall was blown out on the north side of the home. While the damage path was to the northeast, flashing and insulation could be found on the north side of the home, blown back toward the south, the first indication of rotation along the path. The damage path continued across Island Road where a carport and other roof structure was found, having been blown across the road. A power pole was snapped, with a transmission line down. Damage at this house consisted of a large 2 x 4 being blown through an exterior wall and window damage. Again the damage path was to the north, but pieces of plywood were found on the north side of the home, blown toward the south, confirming continued rotation. The damage path continued toward Nelson Street before ending. The tornado likely begin to weaken or lift up at this point with damage becoming more sporadic and less, and consisted of a large metal outdoor storage shed being lofted across the block. Debris was found on the back porch of a second floor house, on the north side of the home, which confirmed rotation. The strongest winds were estimated to be around 100 MPH, where a major part of the roof was lost, to just across Island Road where the carport and roof structure was blown to. This is consistent with low end EF1 damage. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| HATTERAS ISLAND (ZONE) | HATTERAS ISLAND (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 16:25 | EST-5 | High Wind | 44 kts. MS | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| OCRACOKE ISLAND (ZONE) | OCRACOKE ISLAND (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 16:35 | EST-5 | High Wind | 66 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PERU | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 17:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (NCA)MCAS NEW RIVER | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 17:33 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SOUTHERN CRAVEN (ZONE) | SOUTHERN CRAVEN (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 17:33 | EST-5 | High Wind | 55 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| VERONA | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 17:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BEAR CREEK | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 18:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BOGUE | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 18:12 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORTHERN CRAVEN (ZONE) | NORTHERN CRAVEN (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 18:28 | EST-5 | High Wind | 67 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| IDALIA | BEAUFORT CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 18:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| OUTLAW | DUPLIN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| JACKSON STORE | DUPLIN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MAYSVILLE | JONES CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| POLLOCKSVILLE | JONES CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| TEACHEYS | DUPLIN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WALLACE | DUPLIN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (NCA)MCAS NEW RIVER | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:37 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 68 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| JAMES CITY | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:44 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WASHINGTON FORKS | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BRIDGETON | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MC CONNELL | BEAUFORT CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DOVER | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 19:55 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PERU | ONSLOW CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GRANTHAMS | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:16 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 67 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ASKIN | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PLYMOUTH MUNI ARPT | WASHINGTON CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| KENNEL BEACH | PAMLICO CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| EAST CARTERET (ZONE) | EAST CARTERET (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:36 | EST-5 | High Wind | 54 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SALTER PATH | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BEAUFORT | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:44 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BATH | BEAUFORT CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WEST CARTERET (ZONE) | WEST CARTERET (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:45 | EST-5 | High Wind | 53 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| CRAVEN CORNER | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 20:53 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HARKERS IS | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HARKERS IS | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PONZER | HYDE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| COLUMBIA | TYRRELL CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:22 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORTHERN OUTER BANKS (ZO... | NORTHERN OUTER BANKS (ZO... | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:28 | EST-5 | High Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GUM NECK | TYRRELL CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:33 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| FAIRFIELD | HYDE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 21:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (HAT)CAPE HATTERAS | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORTHERN OUTER BANKS (ZO... | NORTHERN OUTER BANKS (ZO... | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:00 | EST-5 | Coastal Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| HATTERAS ISLAND (ZONE) | HATTERAS ISLAND (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:00 | EST-5 | Coastal Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| STUMPY PT | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| AVON | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:21 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WANCHESE | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:24 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| KILL DEVIL HILLS | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WAVES | DARE CO. | NC | 01/09/2024 | 22:33 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| OCRACOKE ISLAND (ZONE) | OCRACOKE ISLAND (ZONE) | NC | 01/09/2024 | 23:00 | EST-5 | Coastal Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ASKIN | CRAVEN CO. | NC | 01/10/2024 | 20:03 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HARKERS IS | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/10/2024 | 21:05 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HARKERS IS | CARTERET CO. | NC | 01/10/2024 | 21:05 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
