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Marine Thunderstorm Wind May 2, 2026 · Coastal Waters From Stake Island Louisiana To Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

39 mph

Measured gust (34 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Mississippi Canyon 474 AWOS measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 39 mph or 34 knots.

The wider storm

Convection associated with a departing frontal system from the previous day remained over the far offshore waters southeast of Venice early on May 2nd. One thunderstorm produced a severe marine wind gust before the remaining activity moved out of the local waters.

Began near Kikt - Mississippi Canyon 474 (28.5200, -88.2900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1344260. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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