Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2023-09-02 · near Burlwood C-man Station (burl1), Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Buoy station PSTL1 Pilots Station East (SW Pass LA) measured a wind gust of 43 mph or 37 knots.

Wider weather episode

A weak stalled boundary over the coastal waters triggered thunderstorms in some marine areas during the morning and early afternoon, causing some stronger wind gusts with the stronger storms. The activity tapered off throughout the day as the front washed out.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1142712. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.