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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico
Marine Thunderstorm Wind June 18, 2026 · Lake Pontchartrain, Gulf of Mexico
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
The Lakefront Airport KNEW measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 knots or 67 mph.
The wider storm
A mid-level low pressure system associated with Post-Tropical Storm Arthur pushed slowly through the area resulting in several rounds of thunderstorms over the coastal waters. Some of these storms produced strong downburst winds over the waters resulting in several marine thunderstorm wind events.
Began near Lakefront Airport - Knew (30.0500, -90.0300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1344936. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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