Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Mississippi To Stake Island Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2024-12-27 · near East of Chandeleur Island, Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Mississippi To Stake Island Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

PTBM6 measured a peak wind gust of 46 knots or 53mph from thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

On December 27, 2024, a strong upper-level system over the central CONUS, combined with a slow-moving frontal boundary, led to the development of severe thunderstorms across the Mississippi Sound. These storms produced gusty winds up to 50mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228592. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.