Thunderstorm Wind — Terrebonne, Louisiana

2023-04-16 · near Dulac, Terrebonne, Louisiana

Event narrative

Dulac measured a sustained wind of 46 mph and a gust of 65 mph.

Wider weather episode

As a cold front approached the local area from the west, the local environment became primed for thunderstorms to develop with warmth and instability increasing. Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this boundary. A few of these storm cells turned severe as they moved across southeast Louisiana, producing severe winds and hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1096148. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.