Thunderstorm Wind — Harrison, Mississippi

2025-06-09 · near (gpt)gulfport Rgnl A, Harrison, Mississippi

Event narrative

The ASOS station KGPT Gulfport-Biloxi Intl Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 57 knots or 66 mph.

Wider weather episode

Northwest flow aloft regime continued to be in place on June 9th with an upper level ridge center west of the local forecast area. This pattern carried developing storms from NW to SE across the area late in the afternoon. Sufficient instability aided in thunderstorm enhancement which resulted in severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278163. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.