Astronomical Low Tide — Vermilion, Louisiana

2023-01-24 · Vermilion, Louisiana

Event narrative

Strong south winds forced the water level at Freshwater Lock up to 5.49 feet above MLLW ahead of a line of thunderstorms and area of low pressure.

Wider weather episode

Low and high tidal variations occurred along the coast of Southwest Louisiana due to a pair of strong cold fronts and an area of low pressure.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077776. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.