Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind March 15, 2024 · Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

44 mph

Measured gust (38 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Shell Beach station measured a wind gust of 44 mph.

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms draped along a cold front in northern Louisiana began racing southeastward late morning on March 15th. Based on local upper air soundings, these storms were moving into an environment with ample mid and upper level instability. In the lower levels, a region of dry air was noted in the midday sounding. That dry slot enhanced downward winds resulting in several severe wind reports across local coastal waters.

Began near Shell Beach Station (shbl1) (29.8700, -89.6700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1168730. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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