Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico
2025-05-03 · near Ship Island - Xshi Weatherflow, Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico
37 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow mesonet XSHI on Ship Island measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 42 mph or 37 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 1259413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.