Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico
2025-03-15 · near Mid Mid Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Xptn Weatherflow, Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow mesonet at mid Lake Pontchartrain measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph or 50 knots.
Wider weather episode
A potent weather system impacted the local area. All severe weather parameters were on the higher end of normal. As the storms developed, several produced severe wind gusts over marine areas.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248675. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.