Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico

2024-11-19 · near Swbno Pump Station Little Woods - Weatherstem, Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

The NOFD Engine 31 Venetian Isles Weatherstem mesonet measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 40 mph or 35 knots.

Wider weather episode

A typical mid fall stronger cold front was moving through the region during the early morning hours of November 19th. As the boundary moved into southeast Louisiana, a surface low began to develop and depend right along the front. This resulted in more significant pressure falls which enhanced already deep showers and thunderstorms. Multiple marine locations measured gale force wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.