Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2025-05-29 · near Pstl1 - Sw Pass Pilot Station, Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

SW Pass Pilot Station PSTL1 measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 41 mph or 36 knots.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving mid level disturbance embedded within a larger scale upper level system moved across the Gulf South. Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed over the local area as this feature moved through. At times, storms passing across pockets of increased instability were able to strengthen to severe limits.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1260597. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.