Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

2023-07-23 · near Shell Beach Station (shbl1), Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

The mesonet at Shell Beach SHBL1 measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 40 MPH or 35 kts.

Wider weather episode

Convection refired in the morning hours along a remnant outflow boundary across the marine waters. These storms formed a cluster and produced gusty winds before moving out of the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125820. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.