Astronomical Low Tide — Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

2024-12-11 · Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Event narrative

Tide levels at Freshwater Lock fell below -1 foot below MLLW during the early morning hours of the 11th and reached down to -2.52 feet before rising back above -1 during the mid morning hours.

Wider weather episode

Strong north winds behind a cold front pushed tide levels along the Louisiana coast below -1 foot MLLW.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.