Astronomical Low Tide — Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

2025-03-09 · Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Event narrative

Tides were pushed down below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours Freshwater Lock. The tide fell to -1.74 feet below MLLW.

Wider weather episode

An upper disturbance and cold front moved across the region. Scattered convection was associated with the system, but one storm became severe. Behind the cold front, strong north winds drove tides below normal.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1246908. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.