Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico
2025-03-24 · near Swbno Pump Station Little Woods - Weatherstem, Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico
44 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A Weatherflow Tempest on Chef Menteur Highway along the Rigolets measured a thunderstorm wind gusts of 51 mph or 44 knots.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front moving through the region provided ample life for strong thunderstorms to develop. A cluster of this activity organized into a mesoscale convective system. Widespread severe winds were produced across the local area from this MCS.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.