Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico
2025-05-03 · near Petis Bois Island Station (ptbm6), Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico
39 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow mesonet PTBM6 on Petit Bois measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 45 mph or 39 knots.
Wider weather episode
A weak cold front moved through the local area on May 3rd. Marginal shear combined with sufficient instability resulted in a few severe thunderstorms along the coastal areas, including one waterspout.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1259412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.