Marine Hurricane/Typhoon — Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Gulf of Mexico

2024-09-11 to 2024-09-12 · Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

North Eugene Island (EINL1) recorded a sustained wind of 66 knots with a peak gust of 91 knots as the eyewall brushed the station.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Francine moved across the coastal gulf waters to make landfall near the Saint Mary and Terrebonne Parish line. High wind gusts were recorded at a couple sites.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218070. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.