Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

2023-01-04 · near Shell Beach Station (shbl1), Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Mesonet site at Bayou Bienvenue (vertical lift gate) measured a peak wind gust of 45 mph or 39 kts from thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

A cold front associated with an occluding surface low over the upper Midwest pushed through the waters in the early morning hours of January 4th. Along the front, a line of thunderstorms formed and pushed through the waters, bringing winds of over 34 knots. The cold front, and subsequent thunderstorms, exited the outer waters by 12Z.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.