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

2024-05-18 · near Boothville Asos (kbve), Coastal Waters From Boothville Louisiana To Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

40 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Mesonet NOS Station Pilot Town measured a peak gust of 46 mph or 40 knots from thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms triggered by the progressive flow aloft initiated off the coast of Louisiana during the early morning hours. One particular storm produced a strong wind gust near the mouth of the Mississippi River. This activity continued for a few more hours before the marine instability decreased during the late morning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185979. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.