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Marine Thunderstorm Wind January 4, 2023 · Coastal Waters From Stake Island Louisiana To Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

39 mph

Measured gust (34 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

KGLX Mississippi Canyon reported a wind gust of 34 knots or 39 mph.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Thunderhorse Platform (42887) (28.5786, -89.0915).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1077270. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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