Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

2024-03-15 · near Shell Beach Station (shbl1), Lake Borgne, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Shell Beach station measured a wind gust of 44 mph.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168730. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.