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

Waterspout August 2, 2025 · Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Photo via broadcast media relayed of a waterspout over rural areas east of Golden Meadow.

The wider storm

A cold front moving south through the region stalled as it reached the Louisiana coast during the afternoon hours. The boundary served as a focus for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop over the nearshore waters. With ample low-level moisture and weak surface convergence along the boundary, conditions were favorable for the development of waterspouts. Multiple reports and videos from the public and social media confirmed waterspouts forming offshore of the Louisiana coastline. In one notable instance, a video captured four waterspouts occurring simultaneously over the coastal waters before dissipating. No damage or injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292979. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Waterspout · Gulf of Mexico

What the National Weather Service wrote

The wider storm

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