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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2025 · Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

KNEW ASOS at Lakefront Airport measured a marine thunderstorm wind gust of 40 mph or 35 knots.

The wider storm

A typical summertime pattern was in place across the region, with intense daytime heating and abundant low-level moisture leading to the development of numerous afternoon thunderstorms. The storms were primarily outflow-driven, producing locally strong and gusty winds. One storm produced a waterspout that developed along its outflow boundary over the coastal waters. Another storm generated a severe marine wind gust that was recorded at Lakefront Airport. No damage or injuries were reported.

Began near Lkfrnt Arpt New (30.0500, -90.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292990. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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