Thunderstorm Wind in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 23, 2026 · Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wind gust of 51 knots was recorded at Chennault Airport.

The wider storm

The southern stream of the jet remained over the area for multiple days driving a series of short waves across the region. This resulted in a few days of unsettled weather.

Began near Chennault Indus Airp (30.2200, -93.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341666. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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