Waterspout — Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2023-07-07 · near Mars-mississippi Canyon 807 Station (42363), Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Rig worker reported waterspout. Relayed by off-duty NWS meteorologist.

Wider weather episode

Marine convection formed overnight in a typical diurnal convective pattern. One strong storm developed strong downburst winds before dissipating after sunrise.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125534. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.