Astronomical Low Tide — Vermilion, Louisiana

2022-12-23 to 2022-12-24 · Vermilion, Louisiana

Event narrative

The tide at Freshwater Lock fell below -1 foot MLLW during the early morning of the 23rd and reached a low of -3.81 feet. The tide stayed below -1 foot MLLW through the next cycle.

Wider weather episode

An Arctic air mass built into the region behind a cold front. Strong north winds pushed the tides below -1 foot MLLW for multiple tide cycles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070654. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.